Senior Sales Manager, Radar & Mission Solutions, Northern Europe (UKI, Nordics & Baltics)
At LeoLabs, we're building the living map of activity in space. Through our proprietary global radar network and AI-enabled analytics platform, we collect millions of measurements daily on more than 25,000 objects in low Earth orbit (LEO). Our radar-powered intelligence protects billions in assets, monitors adversarial behavior, and ensures safe operations for commercial and government missions.
We're not just building technology, we are redefining global security, safety, and transparency in space. As orbital activity accelerates and threats grow more complex, LeoLabs is a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Satellite Operations for top-tier space operators and allied defense organizations.
If you're looking to work on mission-critical challenges at the forefront of aerospace, national security, and AI, your impact starts here.
LeoLabs is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Manager, Radar & Mission Solutions, Northern Europe (UKI, Nordics & Baltics) to grow our radar portfolio and integrated space intelligence offerings across priority European markets. This role leads radar-driven business development while expanding adoption of complementary data-as-a-service solutions with defense, government, and institutional customers.
The position covers the UK & Ireland and Northern Europe (Nordics and Baltics) and reports directly to the VP, Europe. The successful candidate will lead strategic pursuits, build long-term customer relationships, and drive multi-year radar and space-domain awareness programs.
Key Responsibilities
Radar Business Development & Sales
- Lead end-to-end commercial activities for LeoLabs' radar systems and sensing solutions, from opportunity identification through capture and contract award
- Own relationships with Ministries of Defense, defense primes, system integrators, and key technology partners
- Translate customer operational and mission requirements into radar and sensor solutions, shaping compelling value propositions and capture strategies
- Partner closely with engineering, product, and solutions teams to deliver customer-aligned proposals, demonstrations, and briefings
- Build and manage a robust multi-year radar opportunity pipeline; support forecasting and executive-level reporting
Integrated Data & Intelligence Solutions
- Expand radar-led engagements with LeoLabs' orbital data, analytics, and mission intelligence services where strategically relevant
- Manage strategic accounts, including growth planning, renewals, and long-term customer success
- Collaborate with marketing and product teams to position LeoLabs' integrated capabilities within priority programs and emerging missions
Partnerships & Market Development
- Establish and manage high-impact partnerships across the radar, Space Domain Awareness (SDA), and defense ecosystem
- Drive joint solutions with integrators and research organizations to support complex, multi-stakeholder programs
- Provide structured market intelligence to inform product roadmaps, partnership strategy, and regional growth plans
Representation & Industry Engagement
- Represent LeoLabs at industry events, trade shows, customer demonstrations, and executive briefings
- Act as a trusted advisor internally on European defense markets, customer requirements, and competitive dynamics
Qualifications
- Typically 10+ years of experience in radar systems, sensors, aerospace/defense, or space-related markets; more senior profiles are welcome
- Proven track record in business development, technical sales, or strategic partnerships within defense or government environments
- Strong understanding of radar technologies and sensing architectures; familiarity with Space Domain Awareness (SDA) programs preferred
- Experience working with European defense, security, or institutional customers (UK MOD, NATO, EU, or equivalents strongly preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to engage senior government and industry stakeholders and lead complex, multi-year pursuits
- Excellent communication skills, commercial judgment, and cross-functional leadership capability
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Aerospace, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree preferred
Perks and Benefits
- Global workforce: flexible remote/hybrid opportunities
- Work on complex, meaningful missions with real-world impact
- Unlimited paid time off for most roles
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Access to the forefront of commercial space operations and defense innovation
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.