Job Description

Business Development Manager – Small Satellite Bus Sales

This new and exciting business is on a mission to transform space access through agile, reliable satellite platforms and they are looking for a Business Development Manager to join their growing team. Based in San Francisco, you’ll play a key role in expanding our small satellite bus business across both commercial markets and eventually, federal markets.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive new business development through proactive outreach, relationship building, and closing deals with government and commercial customers.
• Own the full sales cycle—from lead generation to contract execution—with a hunter mindset and strong closing ability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and executive teams to tailor offerings and align on customer needs.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and key customer meetings.
• Help define marketing strategy with the senior leadership

What You’ll Bring:

• 2+ years of experience selling space-qualified hardware or platforms into the space industry.
• Proven success selling to both commercial and federal customers, or able to show a network of satellite manufacturer industry players.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering
• A natural hunter and closer, with strong deal ownership and pipeline management.
• Excellent communicator and team player who thrives in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.
• Passion for advancing space capabilities and enabling next-gen satellite missions.

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid: 1–2 weeks onsite/month, remainder remote or on customer site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Why Join?

This innovative business is building more than satellite components, they are building the future of space. If you’re energized by innovation, motivated by impact, and ready to grow with a fast-paced team, we’d love to hear from you.

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