Technical Business Development Manager (Defense)

Location: Onsite at the Redondo Beach facility, United States; travel up to 25% as needed.

Salary: $130,000–$160,000 per year, plus potential stock options and benefits.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and orbital services for missions beyond Low Earth Orbit and throughout LEO.

What you will do

• Develop and execute business development strategies for defense markets spanning space mobility, space control, space domain awareness, and missile defense.
• Identify and qualify opportunities with DoW, USSF, MDA, SDA, and relevant intelligence community customers.
• Engage in program formulation by shaping requirements through white papers, CONOPS, and system architecture trades.
• Collaborate with engineering and mission teams to craft technical solutions and white papers.
• Lead capture efforts, proposal strategy, teaming discussions, and stakeholder outreach.
• Track acquisition pathways and represent hirify.global Space at industry days, technical forums, and classified engagements.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in business development, capture, program management, or technical roles in the national security space domain.
• Experience with the U.S. Department of War, particularly USSF, MDA, SDA, and relevant intelligence community customers.
• Track record of shaping and winning defense programs or advanced concept studies.
• Technical fluency in spacecraft subsystems, mission design, launch integration, or space vehicle operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with technical and executive stakeholders.
• Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one; applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an applicable export license.

Nice to have

• 8+ years of experience in national security space.
• Experience with space mobility, space control, space domain awareness, or missile defense systems.
• Technical degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience with early-stage or high-growth aerospace companies.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with onsite work at the Redondo Beach facility.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Work supporting responsive and resilient space capabilities for national security missions.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.