Senior Manager, Business Development

Senior Manager, Business Development

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Business Development Manager to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment, and have a mind for the business of technology, we would like to hear from you.

In this position, you will be responsible for marketing, sales, and developing business opportunities and relationships with potential CesiumAstro customers. The area of responsibility for this role is broad and requires a wide range of knowledge about the space industry, telecommunication and RF electronic products, technology commercialization, market analysis, relationship management, and strategic planning.

Daily responsibilities include developing and continuously updating the commercial and DOD aerospace telecommunication electronics market potential and trends, identifying opportunities, writing and submitting RFI and RFP responses, visiting existing and potential customers, interfacing with engineering and product development staff to articulate market gaps and demands, assisting in the strategic and R&D roadmaps for the company, and ultimately leading the top line revenue growth for the company.

The successful candidate will have a successful track record in aerospace sales and marketing. Specific experience in aerospace electronics, particularly RF and telecommunications equipment is desired. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, articulate, flexible, quick to grasp business needs, a team player, an excellent written and oral communicator, and eager to learn.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a technical or business-related discipline from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 7 years of relevant business development experience in space or aerospace industry segments
• Knowledge of market analytics and technology planning and commercialization
• Track record of identifying and capturing new business development opportunities to improve the company's business portfolio to include marketing and customer call plans
• Experience contributing to and supporting opportunity captures including developing overall win strategy; shaping deals with customers; developing teaming strategies; identifying and closing with teammates; and understanding pricing and assist in developing winning proposals
• Demonstrated background in solution selling and developing new markets with proven leadership from inception to successful engagement of a strategic campaign
• Knowledge of Government contracting and current acquisition trends and customer buying behaviors
• Prior experience developing business with government and DoD customers
• Ability to develop and execute business plans
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and professional skills
• A positive, team-player attitude
• Effective presentation skills and experience leading customer meetings

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• MBA degree desired
• Experience with the New Space industry
• Experience with the aerospace telecommunications industry
• Experience with startups
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

$178,000 - $231,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.