Manager, Business Development Civil Space

Astroscale U.S.

$125K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience with U.S. civil space organizations or in business development within aerospace sectors.
  • Must be eligible for a security clearance.
  • Proven track record in sales and business growth.
  • Strong knowledge of the U.S. civil space ecosystem and key organizations.
  • Understanding of In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) concepts and applications.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, especially with senior stakeholders.
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams or in technical sales is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and capture opportunities with U.S. civil space customers like NASA and NOAA.
  • Assist the National Security Space Business Development team in customer engagement and proposals.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to create solutions aligned with customer needs.
  • Support marketing efforts by developing sales enablement and thought leadership materials.
  • Monitor the competitive landscape and market trends to inform strategy and sales forecasts.
  • Provide updates to senior leadership on business development progress and revenue forecasts.
  • Engage with government and industry stakeholders through various outreach activities.

Benefits

  • Diverse and inclusive work environment that values different perspectives.
  • Opportunities to work with key stakeholders in civil space and defense.
  • Potential to engage in thought leadership and innovative projects.
  • Access to industry events and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
Astroscale U.S. is currently seeking a Manager, Business Development Civil Space to join our team. This role is a key member of the Astroscale US team and reports directly to the Vice President, Government Relations and Civil Space. This position can be located in the vicinity of Washington, DC or Denver, CO.

Job Description
  • Execute opportunity identification, shaping, and capture activities for U.S. civil space customers, including NASA, NOAA, and other government agencies, supporting pursuit strategies and proposal development for priority programs.
  • Support the National Security Space Business Development team, as needed, through customer engagement, industry events, and bid and proposal activities.
  • Collaborate with engineering and program teams to develop mission-tailored solutions that align with customer requirements and strategic objectives.
  • Support the development of sales enablement and thought leadership materials in coordination with Marketing & Communications, Policy, and Government Relations teams.
  • Maintain awareness of the on-orbit services competitive landscape, market trends, and customer priorities, contributing to sales forecasting, market intelligence, competitive assessments, and product roadmap development.
  • Provide regular updates and reporting to senior leadership on pipeline health, capture progress, strategic opportunities, and revenue forecasts.
  • Represent Astroscale U.S. with government, congressional, industry, and other key stakeholders through customer engagements, conferences, industry forums, and strategic outreach activities that strengthen relationships and advance business objectives.


Qualifications
  • Experience (one of the following):
    • 3+ years of experience working within or supporting U.S. civil space organizations, with strong knowledge of civil space missions, stakeholders, and acquisition processes; or
    • 3+ years of experience in sales, business development, capture management, or strategic growth roles within the space, aerospace and defense, or related technology sectors.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
  • Demonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets and delivering measurable business growth.
  • Deep understanding of the U.S. civil space ecosystem, including NASA mission directorates and field centers, NOAA space and environmental programs, and related government organizations, stakeholders, and interagency partnerships.
  • Demonstrated understanding of In-Space Servicing, Assembly, and Manufacturing (ISAM) concepts, technologies, and emerging government and commercial applications.
  • Strong interpersonal, networking, and relationship-building skills, with a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and collaboration.
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams; prior experience as a solutions engineer or in a technical sales role is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present, influence, and negotiate with senior government and industry stakeholders.
  • Working knowledge of U.S. national security space organizations, including the U.S. Space Force, U.S. Space Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), and relevant defense and intelligence community stakeholders involved in space operations and technology development.


Additional Information

If you're passionate about our mission and believe you'd be an outstanding addition to our team, don't worry about checking every single box-or having a background solely in aerospace or defense. At Astroscale U.S., we're committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and open-minded environment. We embrace a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and ways of thinking. If you're excited about contributing to our work and think you'd thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply.

Deadline to apply is June 21, 2026.

Salary range: $125-140k. The salary range represents the low and high end of the Astroscale U.S. Inc. salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, knowledge, and ability as applicable to the role.

Please note Astroscale U.S. is a U.S. Government registered, export control compliant company, as such applicants must be a U.S. person or U.S. citizen.

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