Market Analyst; LTVS Contingent

Overview

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We design, build, and operate a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity’s presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.

Our Growth Team catapults Astrolab's mission forward by fusing market insights, product innovation, strategic business development, bold marketing, and mission orchestration to conquer new planetary frontiers and redefine space mobility. As Market Analyst, you will conduct in-depth research on trends, positioning, needs, and pricing to inform business development (BD) and product decisions. You will blend rigorous analysis with creative foresight to craft reports and recommendations that drive revenue and innovation, collaborate across functions to turn data into stories, and ensure offerings align with market demands.

You are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about turning numbers into narratives that shape our future.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the cutting edge of space exploration technologies with a world-class team focused on building the infrastructure to enable the exploration of the solar system.

• Department: Marketing & Communications
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: Hawthorne, California
• Workplace type: Onsite
• Compensation: $100,000 - $160,000 / year
• Reporting To: Manny Shar

• Lead comprehensive market research and analysis, including trend forecasting, competitor benchmarking, customer segmentation, and pricing strategy evaluations to guide BD and product roadmaps
• Develop and execute data-driven insights reports, dashboards, and models that quantify opportunities and risks, providing clear recommendations for cross-functional teams
• Collaborate with BD, product, sales, and leadership to integrate market intelligence into go-to-market strategies, feature prioritization, partnership evaluations, and proposals
• Monitor industry shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies through secondary research, surveys, and stakeholder interviews to maintain a competitive edge
• Refine and optimize pricing models based on customer elasticity, competitor actions, and value-based assessments to maximize profitability and market share
• Partner with marketing and content teams to disseminate insights via compelling visualizations, presentations, and storytelling that influence decision-making
• Track and measure the impact of market-informed initiatives, delivering ROI metrics and performance analyses to advocate for resource allocation
• Identify high-potential partnerships, acquisitions, or expansions through targeted opportunity scanning and scenario planning

• Solid foundation with 3-5+ years of experience in market research, competitive intelligence, or analytics roles
• Strategic curiosity with a data-first mindset; a unique lens on the space industry is a major plus
• Balance of analytical depth and communication finesse; comfortable with relevant tools and translating findings into executive summaries
• Adaptable and collaborative spirit; able to work in fast-paced environments and build trust through reliable insights
• Strategic thinker with an in-depth understanding of global space and defense markets and competitive dynamics
• Self-driven and relentlessly proactive
• Strong analytical aptitude and ability to execute analyses quickly
• Passionate about identifying high-impact partnerships through rigorous frameworks and collaborating across functions
• Comfortable communicating with large groups and senior leadership
• Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export-controlled information or facilities

• Completed an MBA or technical degree
• Space, aerospace, or deep-tech experience
• Experience developing financial and valuation models
• Prior experience in market analysis, market competitive intelligence, or equity research

• Willingness to travel up to 15% for industry events, partnership meetings, and conferences
• Comfortable operating in a lean, iterative startup…