Business Development Director, HASTE - DoD Secret Clearance

ABOUT ROCKET LAB

Rocket Lab is a global leader in launch and space systems. 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 provided reliable access to orbit since 2018, becoming one of the most frequently launched rockets in the world. Neutron will be our next rocket on the launch pad, an advanced 13-tonne payload class, reusable rocket to launch the mega constellations of the future. Our space systems business includes our extensive line of satellites and components that have enabled more than 1,700 missions including the James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Psyche Mission, Artemis I, Mars Ingenuity helicopter, and more.  

Join our pioneering team and launch your career to new heights!

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 DIRECTOR, HASTE – DoD SECRET CLEARANCE 

Based out of Rocket Lab’s site in Littleton, CO, the Business Development Director, HASTE is responsible for capturing government revenue (business development and sales) to enable Rocket Lab’s sustained operations and growth as a company. You will oversee key government customer accounts for our HASTE (Hypersonic Accelerator Suborbital Test Electron) launch vehicle. 

WHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO: 

• Responsible for HASTE 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 worldwide 
• Utilize professional network, business development techniques, and product knowledge to market our HASTE launch vehicle 
• Work with the marketing team to formulate strategy for aerospace industry conferences and networking events 
• Identify and capture new US government customer accounts 
• Remain up to date on government market analysis, and keep senior leadership and technical teams abreast of trends & services in the suborbital launch services market 
• Host important customers during strategic company events, launches and press announcements 

YOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or other discipline 
• 12+ years of professional experience in the aerospace industry 
• Active DoD Secret Clearance 
• Experience with suborbital launch vehicle product development, engineering, manufacturing, and/or sales 
• Ability to travel 25-50%, both domestic and international 

THESE QUALIFICATIONS WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE: 

• Master’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field 
• Active TS/SCI clearance 
• Progressively higher levels of leadership/management experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus   
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be physically able to commute to buildings 
• Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise

The expected salary range for the position is d