Job Description

About the Company

We are a global space technology and satellite communications enterprise operating advanced low-earth orbit (LEO) constellations, secure government communication networks, space-based data intelligence platforms, and next-generation orbital infrastructure systems.

Our technologies support sovereign governments, defense-adjacent commercial sectors, global telecom providers, maritime and aviation networks, climate monitoring agencies, and emerging space economy initiatives.

With multi-billion-dollar infrastructure investments and long-term government contracts, we are scaling aggressively into new international markets, strategic alliances, and commercial verticals. As geopolitical complexity and space commercialization accelerate, we are seeking a visionary Chief Business Development Officer to architect and lead a global growth strategy at enterprise scale.

This is not a traditional sales leadership role. This is a strategic expansion mandate shaping the future of space-based infrastructure partnerships worldwide.

Job Function

The Chief Business Development Officer will define and execute a global growth strategy across government contracting, commercial enterprise partnerships, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and international expansion initiatives.

The CBDO will lead cross-border deal structuring, long-term sovereign negotiations, strategic market entry planning, and M&A partnership development in highly regulated and capital-intensive markets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a global business development strategy aligned with long-term space infrastructure expansion

• Lead multi-billion-dollar contract negotiations with sovereign governments and institutional partners

• Architect international market entry strategies across emerging space economies

• Identify and structure joint ventures, public-private partnerships, and ecosystem alliances

• Drive pipeline development for government, defense-adjacent, and enterprise contracts

• Oversee strategic partnership lifecycle from negotiation to operational integration

• Lead commercial expansion into aviation, maritime, climate intelligence, and global broadband sectors

• Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams to align commercial opportunities with the technology roadmap

• Guide pricing, contract structuring, and risk mitigation strategies for long-term infrastructure agreements

• Represent the company in global space policy forums and international trade engagements

• Lead due diligence and integration planning for strategic acquisitions

• Develop global channel partnerships and strategic reseller frameworks

Strategic Support

• Advise the CEO and Board on geopolitical and market expansion risks

• Support capital investment planning aligned with global growth initiatives

• Align commercial strategy with regulatory and compliance frameworks

• Strengthen relationships with multilateral organizations and global financial institutions

• Guide long-term monetization strategy for space-based data platforms

• Drive cross-functional collaboration between Legal, Finance, Engineering, and Operations teams

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• 15+ years of executive business development leadership experience

• 8+ years within aerospace, satellite communications, defense-adjacent industries, or large-scale infrastructure

• Proven track record in structuring and closing contracts exceeding $500M+

• Experience negotiating with sovereign governments and global enterprise clients

• Strong understanding of international regulatory, compliance, and geopolitical considerations

• Demonstrated success leading global business development teams

• Deep financial acumen and contract structuring expertise

• Experience in capital-intensive, long-cycle sales environments

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, International Relations, or Engineering preferred

Personal Capabilities and Qualifications

• Strategic global thinker with geopolitical awareness

• Executive presence with Board-level communication capability

• Exceptional negotiation and influence skills

• Strong analytical and financial modeling proficiency

• Resilience in complex, high-stakes negotiation environments

• Cultural intelligence across global markets

• High ethical standards and governance orientation

• Visionary mindset aligned with space commercialization growth

Working Conditions

• Hybrid executive model with significant international travel (35–45%)

• Engagement with government leaders, regulators, and global institutional partners

• High-accountability role tied to multi-year revenue targets

• Exposure to classified or sensitive negotiations (as applicable)

• Fast-moving environment influenced by geopolitical developments

Compensation & Benefits

Total Executive Compensation Package: $300,000 – $418,000 USD

Executive Package Includes:

• Competitive base salary within stated range

• Performance-based annual incentive bonus

• Long-term equity and executive stock participation

• Comprehensive executive health and wellness benefits

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

• Relocation and global mobility support

• Executive advisory and leadership coaching services

• Generous PTO and executive leave structure

Why Join Us

• Lead global expansion in one of the fastest-growing industries, the space economy

• Shape international partnerships that power sovereign and commercial connectivity

• Influence the commercialization of next-generation satellite constellations

• Work alongside world-class aerospace engineers and global policymakers

• Competitive executive compensation aligned with large-scale impact

• Opportunity to define global space infrastructure growth strategy