Senior Director, Business Development — Civil and Commercial Space

Job overview

Compensation is $196,000–$294,000 per year. The Senior Director, Business Development — Civil and Commercial Space role is onsite in Littleton, CO, with domestic and international travel of up to 50%. in the structured pay fields; the posting separately lists a base salary range of $196,000–$294,000 per year and total compensation of $347,000–$448,000. Rocket Lab builds rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems for space missions. The director drives growth in satellite markets by identifying opportunities, developing customer relationships and strategic partnerships, and leading capture and proposal efforts. The role connects civil and commercial customers with Rocket Lab’s launch and space-system solutions and supports the company’s business growth.

What you'll do

• Lead business development initiatives for civil and commercial satellite applications
• develop capture strategies for large contracts
• engage customer stakeholders and maintain relationships
• collaborate on proposals
• monitor industry and competitor trends
• grow existing opportunities and develop new ones
• present satellite capabilities and solutions
• lead or participate in proposal development
• represent Rocket Lab at conferences and customer meetings
• travel as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior director

business development

civil space

commercial space

satellite solutions

capture strategy

proposal development

aerospace

littleton co

rocket lab

travel up to 50%

$196k–$294k base salary

$347k–$448k total compensation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company stock and Employee Stock Purchase Program
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid vacation and sick time
• 11 paid holidays
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• paid parental leave
• disability and life insurance
• 401(k) match.

Why this role

Supports civil and commercial satellite opportunities and may require frequent domestic and international travel up to 50%.

About the employer

Rocket Lab Corporation is hiring for this role. Industry: Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Sector: 33.