Orbit Fab · 23 hours ago
Business Development Manager
Orbit Fab is pioneering infrastructure for a bustling in-space economy and is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive their commercial, civil, and government customer segments. The role involves managing proposals, conducting market analysis, and building relationships to position Orbit Fab as a leader in orbital refueling and servicing.
AerospaceEnergyInfrastructureManufacturingSpace Travel
Responsibilities
Lead capture management and proposal activities including writing, editing, coordination, and submission for commercial, civil, and government opportunities
Work directly with the Business Development and Advanced Programs teams to execute strategic growth objectives
Conduct comprehensive market analysis and assessments to inform business strategy
Research, monitor, and analyze federal and state government opportunities while developing targeted messaging strategies
Develop and support business development initiatives across commercial, civil government, and federal contracting markets
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, commercial companies, and industry influencers. Understand customer needs and translate them into actionable business opportunities
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and product development, to ensure alignment between business development activities and company capabilities
Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years of business development experience in a professional environment
Minimum 8 years in a professional environment
Proven experience leading proposal development and capture management processes
Associate's degree in relevant field or equivalent professional experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to create clear, compelling business documents
Ability to think strategically and identify opportunities that align with the company's mission and long-term goals
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
Previous experience working within the aerospace or space industry
Must be willing and able to travel up to 30% of time for customer meetings, conferences, and business development activities
Preferred
Business development experience spanning multiple market segments including government/DoD, civil, and commercial
Understanding of the space industry key players, market trends, and potential growth areas
Prior experience in space-related business development or commercialization of technology
MBA or business experience
Benefits
Fully covered benefits
Discretionary time off
Flexible work hours
Company
Orbit Fab
Orbit Fab is a supplier of tankers and other infrastructure needed for in-space refueling of satellites.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$47.65MKey Investors
European Space AgencyCoreNest CapitalUK Space Agency
2025-11-21Grant· $3.8M
2025-07-07Series Unknown
2024-07-22Grant· $1.68M
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