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Impulse Space · 1 day ago

National Security R&D Growth Manager

positionRedondo Beach, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$130K/yr - $160K/yr
date5+ years exp

Impulse Space is a company focused on national security research and development, and they are seeking a National Security R&D Growth Manager to lead growth initiatives across the national security R&D community. This role involves identifying new opportunities, shaping customer requirements, and advancing Impulse’s role in enabling responsive and resilient space capabilities.

AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
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Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development strategies for national security R&D markets
Identify and qualify new opportunities for DoD and IC R&D customers
Seed, shape, and influence emerging customer requirements through early engagement and thought leadership
Collaborate with internal engineering and mission teams to craft compelling solutions to and white papers
Lead capture efforts, proposal strategy, teaming discussions, and stakeholder outreach
Represent Impulse Space at key industry days, technical forums, and classified engagements
Maintain situational awareness of acquisition pathways (e.g., OTAs, MTA, SBIR/STTR, IDIQ) and upcoming solicitations
Work closely with executive leadership to align defense pursuits with long-term strategic objective

Qualification

Business developmentNational security R&DU.S. Department of DefenseEngineering degreeTS/SCI clearanceCommunication skillsRelationship-building

Required

5+ years of experience in business development, capture, or program management in the national security space domain
Demonstrated experience with the U.S. Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community R&D customers
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with both technical and executive stakeholders
Bachelors (or equivalent) or higher degree in engineering, science, or defense technology
Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one
Ability to travel as needed (up to 50%)

Preferred

8+ years of demonstrated in experience working directly with national security, as pertains to spacecraft, satellites launch vehicles, or similar
Experience with early-stage or high-growth aerospace companies
Demonstrated track record of shaping and winning R&D programs or advanced concept studies

Benefits

Long-term incentives
Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan

Company

Impulse Space

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Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Redondo Beach, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.impulsespace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$525M
Key Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M

Leadership Team

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Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
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