Business Development Lead/Manager, Launch
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 to 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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)
Additional Qualifications
- 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
- 8+ 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)
What To Expect
We’re on a mission to unlock the potential of space to improve life on Earth, but that’s not an easy task. It takes hard work, determination, relentless innovation, teamwork, grit, and an unwavering commitment to achieving what others often deem impossible. Our people out-think, out-work, and out-pace. We pride ourselves on having each other’s backs, checking our egos at the door, and rolling up our sleeves on all tasks big and small. We thrive under pressure, work to tight deadlines, and our focus is always on how we can deliver, rather than dwelling on the challenges that stand in the way.
Important Information For Candidates Seeking To Work In Us Offices Only
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.