Strategic Space Business Development Manager

Busek Co.; Natick (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Professional development

Team collaboration

Job summary

Busek Co. Inc. in Natick, MA is seeking a Business Development Specialist to identify and pursue opportunities across commercial space, aerospace, defense, and government markets.

The role collaborates with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to translate customer needs into strategic proposals and long-term partnerships, helping grow Busek’s capabilities in space propulsion technologies. Strong communication and proposal development skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Aerospace, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in BD, sales, capture management, or strategic accounts in aerospace/defense/space tech.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Ability to translate customer needs to technical solutions with teams.
• Experience proposing and negotiating with customers; manage multiple opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue opportunities across commercial space, aerospace, defense, and U.S. government markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with spacecraft manufacturers, operators, primes, and agencies.
• Develop and execute BD strategies aligned with technology and growth objectives.
• Monitor market trends, funding, and opportunities to shape pipelines.
• Coordinate proposals, capability presentations, and pricing inputs.
• Manage opportunity records and provide regular updates to leadership.
• Represent Busek at conferences, trade shows, and customer visits.
• Develop partnerships and teaming arrangements to expand market reach.
• Support contract negotiations with executive leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth transition to proposals and program kickoff.

Skills

Strong communication

Proposal development

Opportunity pipeline

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Customer requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM tools

Job description

Busek Co. Inc. in Natick, MA is seeking a Business Development Specialist to identify and pursue opportunities across commercial space, aerospace, defense, and government markets.

The role collaborates with engineering, program management, and executive leadership to translate customer needs into strategic proposals and long-term partnerships, helping grow Busek’s capabilities in space propulsion technologies. Strong communication and proposal development skills are essential for success.