Director, Business Development (Space)

Location: Various countries (operates across UK and Europe)

Company

hirify.global is a sustainable space operations company specializing in in-orbit servicing and the removal of space debris to ensure the future of space exploration.

What you will do

• Grow the commercial pipeline by selling to satellite operators, space insurers, and private space companies.
• Lead capture management by identifying opportunities and aligning them with future product and service capabilities.
• Manage and coordinate commercial proposals and bids from identification through to contract closure.
• Develop and negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, and service offerings.
• Own account management for key commercial partners specifically regarding In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) and Active Debris Removal (ADR).
• Collaborate with Product Development teams to define new services based on market demand and competitor analysis.

Requirements

• Significant experience in commercial sales or business development within the space industry.
• Deep understanding of the commercial space ecosystem, including satellite operators and the space insurance market.
• Strong commercial awareness with expertise in pricing, margin management, and risk assessment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice to have

• Technical knowledge of spacecraft systems (upstream and space segment).
• Familiarity with space insurance underwriting and export control regulations (e.g., ITAR).
• Existing relationships with commercial satellite operators or space insurers.
• Experience bidding into domains such as in-orbit servicing, active debris removal, or space situational awareness.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced and dynamic work environment with high autonomy.
• Opportunities to contribute to a mission-driven goal of sustainable space operations.
• Collaborative culture working across geographically distributed teams.
• Professional growth in a leading-edge aerospace sector.