Business Development Lead/Manager, Launch
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Engineering
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Business
ABOUT ROCKET LAB
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
About The Role
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services, complete spacecraft design and manufacturing, payloads, satellite components, and more – all with the goal of opening access space. The rockets and satellites we build, and launch enable some of the most ambitious and vital space missions globally, supporting scientific exploration, Earth observation and missions to combat climate change, national security, and exciting new technology demonstrations.
Our Electron rocket has become the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually and has delivered more than 230 satellites to orbit, all while we work to develop Neutron, our upcoming medium-lift, reusable launch vehicle for larger constellation deployment. Our Space Systems business designs and builds our extensive line of satellites, payloads, and their components, including spacecraft that have been selected to support NASA missions to the Moon and Mars and components used on the James Webb Space Telescope.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Rocket Lab’s Business Development team is responsible for connecting customers across government and commercial sectors with our industry leading mission solutions spanning launch and space systems. They work closely with new and existing customers to understand their needs and develop tailored solutions to deliver their missions. Building and maintaining relationships with customers and internally with engineering and operations teams is at the core of our Business Development team.
They have their fingers on the pulse of the space industry and are driven to deliver results for our customers and our business.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LEAD/MANAGER, LAUNCH
Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Washington, DC, the Business Development Lead/Manager is responsible for capturing government revenue (business development and sales) to enable Rocket Lab’s sustained operations and growth as a company. As the Business Development Lead/Manager, you will support the management and expansion of key government customer accounts including Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, and Dedicated, Primary Rideshare and Rideshare launch services.
Note:
this position can be hired at the Business Development Lead or Manager level.
What You’ll Get To Do
- Develop and execute proposal plans, including analyzing RFPs, creating outlines, and building compliance matrices
- Responsible for executing US Government Launch Services strategy, business development and sales
- Support proposal development and coordinate mission performance requirements with technical teams
- Execute winning strategies to rapidly grow new Government business
- Utilize professional network, business development techniques, and product knowledge to market launch services on the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles and mission services
- Work with the marketing team to formulate strategy for aerospace industry conferences and networking events
- Identify and capture new US Government customer accounts
- Maintain up to date government satellite and launch market analysis to keep senior leadership and technical teams abreast of trends & services
- Host important customers during strategic company events, launches and press announcements
You’ll Bring These Qualifications As Business Development Lead
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline
- U.S. citizenship is required, due to program requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- 5+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
- Familiarity with proposal development and business capture
- Understanding of global government space markets
- Ability to travel up to 60% (domestic and international)
You’ll Bring…
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