Rocket Lab · 4 hours ago
Director, Corporate Development
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
7+ years expRocket Lab is an end-to-end space company delivering responsive launch services and spacecraft design. The Director of Corporate Development will drive the strategic direction of the company by evaluating and executing key growth opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, and managing strategic planning processes.
AerospaceManufacturingSoftwareSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop strategic theses, market analyses, financial models, and valuations to evaluate and recommend potential transactions
Manage a strategic planning capability to analyze and prioritize the opportunities supporting the company’s strategic vision
Lead post-close integration planning and execution with a focus on realizing full strategic and financial value
Lead cross-functional deal due diligence with a focus on identifying, mitigating, and/or capturing risks and opportunities
Partner with senior leaders to tackle complex strategic questions and distill findings to build clear and succinct business cases to facilitate decision-making by executive leadership and the Board of Directors
Partner with key internal and external resources to monitor industry trends, key competitors, and emerging technologies
Qualification
Required
7+ years of relevant experience in Corporate Development, Corporate Strategy, Investment Banking, Private Equity, or Management Consulting
Aerospace, startup, or tech industry experience
Demonstrated track record of managing complex projects with multiple workstreams, internal/external stakeholders, and tight schedules
Demonstrated research and analytical skills with a strong ability to distill complex problems, variables, and data into clear insights and recommendations
Experience challenging assumptions and influencing decision-making processes
Experience building collaborative partnerships with general management and cross-functional leaders
Preferred
Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or other advanced degree
3+ years of Corporate Development experience inside a company
Experience leading and/or participating in a variety of complex negotiations, deal structures, and underlying deal workstreams
Strong attention-to-detail with a focus on proactivity and efficiency
A self-starter with the ability to work autonomously to drive projects to completion
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
Top tier medical HMO, PPO & a 100% company-sponsored medical HSA plan option
Dental and vision coverage
3 weeks paid vacation and 5 days sick leave per year
11 paid holidays per year
Flexible spending and dependent care savings accounts
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan with company match
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Subsidized EV charging stations
Onsite gym
Food and drinks
Other discounts
Company
Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an aerospace company that provides launch services, spacecraft design, and manufacturing of satellite components.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.98BKey Investors
Canadian Space AgencyU.S. Department of CommerceTrinity Capital
2025-12-09Grant
2025-09-15Post Ipo Equity· $750M
2024-11-25Grant· $23.9M
Leadership Team
Adam Spice
Chief Financial Officer
Frank Klein
Chief Operations Officer
Recent News
2026-02-04
2026-02-03
Globe and Mail
2026-02-03
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