Senior Director of BD
Job Title: Senior Director, Business Development – Space
Location: Remote (up to 50% travel)
Industry: Aerospace & Space Systems
Compensation: Competitive base + aggressive performance incentives (2x+ OTE possible)
Ready to Lead Growth in the Space Sector?
A high-growth, innovation-driven engineering firm is seeking a Senior Director of Business Development to spearhead expansion into fast-evolving spacecraft applications—launch, satellites, landers, and beyond.
This is a unique opportunity for a self-directed, commercially minded individual with a strong Space industry network and the ability to move quickly from concept to contract.
Why This Role Stands Out:
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Autonomy to build & grow: Pursue high-potential commercial opportunities decisively.
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Fast-moving culture: Minimal bureaucracy, rapid decision-making, and constant innovation.
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Strong internal support: Join a highly collaborative team across engineering, legal, finance, and operations.
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High-impact rewards: Earn well above base with aggressive performance-linked incentives.
You’ll Succeed If You:
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Have 10+ years of BD experience and deep knowledge of the Space sector
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Can develop and execute a go-to-market strategy across primes, OEMs, and emerging players
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Are skilled in technical consultative sales, contract negotiations, and long-term partnerships
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Thrive in complex sales cycles involving new product development, qualification, and scaling
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Know how to simplify technical concepts for customers and influence key stakeholders
Key Responsibilities:
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Build pipeline and win new engineering programs
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Convert prototypes into multi-year production deals
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Develop growth strategies and identify partnership/M&A opportunities
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Navigate funding cycles, procurement pathways, and federal programs
Ideal candidates will be entrepreneurial, hands-on, and highly strategic—with the ability to drive $20M+ in annual revenue growth through smart targeting and deep customer insight.