Sr. Manager of Business Development

The Sr. Manager of Business Development role drives sales growth for space hardware across commercial space, defense, and government markets.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue opportunities for the company’s hardware sales
• Build relationships with customers, government agencies, prime contractors, spacecraft manufacturers, and industry partners
• Partner with engineering, operations, and leadership to shape solutions for customer needs
• Coordinate hardware opportunities from customer requirements and proposals through development and delivery
• Lead responses to RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, SBIR/STTRs, BAAs, and OTAs
• Prepare proposals, quotes, SOWs, and capability presentations
• Coordinate awarded work with engineering, operations, and program teams
• Share customer feedback and market trends with engineering and product teams
• Maintain opportunity records, forecasts, and customer communications
• Represent the company at customer meetings and industry events; travel as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years in business development, technical sales, capture, program management, or related roles
• Experience in aerospace, satellite, defense, or space
• Strong communication skills, including experience with proposals or customer presentations
• Ability to understand technical concepts and explain them to different audiences
• Strong relationship-building and organization skills; able to manage multiple opportunities
• Ability to travel as required

Preferred Skills

• Experience with spacecraft hardware such as avionics, embedded computing, communications, power electronics, flight computers, or data storage
• Familiarity with government contracting including SBIR/STTRs, BAAs, OTAs, or IDIQs
• Relationships in commercial space, NASA, DoD, Space Force, or broader U.S. government space community
• Familiarity with CRM

Compensation

• Expected salary range: USD 125,000 - 165,000 per year
• Final compensation determined based on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• 13 paid holidays
• Company bonus program
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and education opportunities
• Company-provided meals
• Office kitchen stocked with snacks and drinks
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Location and Work Mode

• Boulder, CO (onsite), 80301
• Work location: in person

Additional Requirements

• On-site role at the Boulder, CO office location
• May be required to travel occasionally

Export Control Regulations

• Requires access to export-controlled information and technology
• Candidates must be eligible under applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, including ITAR and EAR
• Eligibility may include qualification as a U.S. person under applicable export control regulations or other authorization permitting access

Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, contact [email protected].