Business Development Manager – Space Electronics

Location: San Diego, California or Los Angeles, California, United States. Applicants must be U.S. Persons eligible to obtain required export authorizations under ITAR/EAR and must possess or be able to secure a Secret Department of War Security Clearance. Travel of up to 25% is required.

Base salary: $140,000–$150,000 USD annually, excluding benefits and bonus or incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a space, defense, and national security technology company developing mission-critical solutions and electronic components for satellite constellations and other space applications.

What you will do

• Develop and execute near- and long-term business development strategies and campaigns aligned with annual and long-range business objectives.
• Market and sell space electronic components to U.S. government customers, allied nations, industrial base vendors, and emerging space companies.
• Track markets and trends and develop new offerings or strategic partnerships in response to competition, pricing, and demand.
• Engage customers and vendors to shape pre-solicitation efforts and prepare RFIs, RFPs, proposals, presentations, and other responses.
• Execute the Pursue, Bid, and Proposal process and maintain accurate pipeline reporting.
• Collaborate with technology, product development, finance, marketing, and other stakeholders to drive bookings, revenue, and sustainable growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, management, or a related field; a master’s degree in business administration or engineering is preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience in product sales, business development, or growth within a technology, defense, or aerospace company.
• Experience executing business development activities and briefing executive leadership.
• Ability to translate complex technical, programmatic, and business topics into concise executive-level messaging.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality proposals, presentations, and customer communications with minimal oversight.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including engagement with customers, clients, partners, vendors, and the press.

Nice to have

• Experience with communications, guidance, navigation and control, and/or compute space electronics products.
• Master’s degree in business administration or engineering.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible Time Off to support rest and work-life balance.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, employee support resources, and flexible gym membership options.
• Mission-driven environment focused on innovation, space technology, defense, and national security.