Director, Civil Space Sales

The role

This person will shape and develop U.S. government civil space business opportunities. They will interact with customers like NASA and NOAA to build relationships and develop mission requirements.

What you will do

• Build relationships and interact with customers and partners within civil space communities
• Support broader USG sales teams in interactions with customers and partners
• Improve awareness of Astranis solutions by engaging key decision-makers
• Develop and communicate Astranis positions on civil space issues to NASA or other offices
• Develop written materials including talking papers, briefings, and responses to requests for information
• Create materials to support shaping requirements that align with civil space mission priorities
• Lead and support proposal activities including capture management and writing
• Track civil space programs including budget, Congressional actions, and technical requirements
• Assess competitor capabilities and offerings
• Identify opportunities for industry partnerships and represent Astranis in trade associations and conferences

Required qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in engineering or hard science
• At least 8+ years of experience in engineering, program management, corporate strategy, or USG sales/business development
• Working knowledge of US civil space community, commercial space industry, associated organizations and on-going programs
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed, up to 40% of time
• Strong motivation to form product offerings to expand USG market share
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of satellites, space science and weather systems / architectures and missions
• Federal-level capture/proposal management and/or government acquisition experience
• Eligible to obtain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Less than 5 years since previously active TS//SCI Security Clearance
• Based in the National Capital Region (NCR) or San Francisco

Benefits

• Equity via incentive stock options
• Company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

Before you apply

• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

About the company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits to expand humanity's reach into the solar system. The company designs, builds, and operates satellites out of its headquarters in Northern California.