Space Ocean Corp · 2 hours ago
Business Development Lead - Engineering Services
United States
Part-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSpace Ocean Corp is a cutting-edge space startup on a mission to push the boundaries of exploration and innovation to supply resources for humanity’s expansion into space. They are seeking a Business Development Lead - Engineering Services to lead technical excellence and drive the development of their engineering services branch, focusing on capturing new revenue channels within the Space industry.
AerospacePhotographySatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Jasmine Then, PMP, SPHR
Responsibilities
Pipeline Development: Develop and manage a robust business development pipeline for new and innovative Engineering Services customers, focusing on staffing expertise across space industries including commercial and governmental operations. Includes support at industry trade shows, conferences and other key industry events used by the spaceflight industry
Capture Strategy & Execution: Lead the entire capture process for government and commercial opportunities, driving opportunities from identification to contract award
Complex Negotiations: Structure, negotiate, and execute service contracts, including terms, pricing, and performance metrics
Stakeholder Management: Coordinate seamlessly with Space Ocean's technical, finance, and legal teams to craft winning proposals and manage contract performance
Qualification
Required
10+ years of progressive experience in selling Engineering Services specifically within the aerospace, defense, or space sector
Proven track record of personally bringing in deals with US Government agencies (e.g., NASA, DoD), major aerospace companies, and/or boutique space entities
U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance
Strong grasp of the full proposal lifecycle (RFI/RFP analysis, color teams, submission) and contract management
Preferred
Existing relationships within key decision makers within the space, aerospace and government contracting offices or the broader commercial space ecosystem
Familiarity with contract management software and ERP applications, preferably Monday.com
Benefits
Equity stake in a high-growth startup.
Remote-friendly with flexible hours.
Cutting-edge tech: Work with advanced tools and platforms
Impact: Directly contribute to missions that redefine space sustainability.
Company
Space Ocean Corp
Space Ocean is pioneering the indispensable logistics layer for space operations, solving critical challenges that enable a thriving space economy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Paul Mamakos
CEO
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