BD Director for USG Markets (Aerospace)

Location: Washington D.C.; hybrid. U.S. Person status is required to access export-controlled data.

Total compensation: $175,000–$600,000 annually, including base salary, equity, and commission.

Company

hirify.global manufactures satellite buses at scale through software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing, supporting payload companies in earth observation, communications, and other space applications.

What you will do

• Identify, qualify, and close new business opportunities with US Government prime contractors and existing accounts.
• Own full-cycle deal execution from opportunity identification through contract signature.
• Develop account strategies and win plans for active pursuits.
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline, ensure forecast accuracy, and maintain CRM hygiene.
• Develop trusted relationships with customer working, management, and executive stakeholders.
• Represent hirify.global at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings, and provide market feedback for product, pricing, and competitive strategy.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development or sales within US Government space markets.
• Experience in a quota-carrying or otherwise high-pressure role.
• Experience developing and executing account and deal strategies for enterprise transactions involving multiple stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of the satellite market, customer funding processes, acquisition models, and prime/subcontractor dynamics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
• U.S. Person status required for access to export-controlled data.

Nice to have

• Technical background in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Equity participation through ISOs and a commission-based compensation structure.
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus life insurance.
• Paid time off starting at 15 vacation days, 10 paid holidays, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching and childcare reimbursement for work-related travel.
• In-person collaboration, office events, catered lunch, snacks, and a productivity-focused workspace.