Senior Space Software Sales Engineer I/II

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.  

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.

SENIOR SPACE SOFTWARE SALES ENGINEER I/II

Based out of Rocket Lab's site in Littleton, CO, the Senior Space Software Sales Engineer I/II is a key interface between Rocket Lab’s space software customers, and the engineering and management teams. You will support the Business Development organization, with deliverables required for internal leadership, board of directors, and investors.

(Please note: this position can be hired at the Senior Space Software Sales Engineer I or Senior Space Software Sales Engineer II level)

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:

• Work with the engineering team to provide technical support to customers
• Develop interactive product demonstrations of Rocket Lab’s space software products
• Generate proposals for new business opportunities in collaboration with the business development and engineering teams
• Lead efforts to attract new business to the company’s established products
• Work with the business development team to monitor business performance, forecast demand, and present to the Finance and Executive teams
• Collaborate with the Communications and Business Development teams in generating marketing materials
• Lead efforts to improve and standardize customer-facing product technical documentation
• Remain current on the latest satellite competitive landscape, customer demand trends, and market to support forecasting of component sales, support pricing, support new product development, and provide support for the Space Systems product and services roadmap
• Monitor product costs to inform pricing decisions and design/process trades
• Travel to relevant conferences and customer locations to lead component business development activities

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR SPACE SOFTWARE SALES ENGINEER I:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience in an engineering role within the aerospace industry

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS AS SENIOR SPACE SOFTWARE SALES ENGINEER II:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
• 8+ years of professional experience in an engineering role within the aerospace industry

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience developing software for autonomous vehicles operating in harsh environments, such as satellites
• Experience with satellite operations
• Proficiency in C++, Python or similar programming languages
• Highly organized and able to solve problems independently, with strong attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate effectively with team members having diverse skillsets and expertise
• Ability to communicate complex issues in a digestible manner for customers, staff, and executives
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Sales management experience and familiarity with diverse business functions such as sales, marketing, public relations, finance, and operations
• Extensive aware