Business Development Director - Propulsion Products

Business Development Director, Propulsion\n

Based out of Rocket Lab’s Auckland Production Complex, the Business Development Director, Propulsion leads all commercial activities for our propulsion product lines, from electric propulsion systems to propellant tanks. In this role, you’ll shape strategy, grow market presence, and support senior leadership with key deliverables for our Board of Directors and investors.

\nWHAT YOU’LL GET TO DO:\n

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• Drive sales and market expansion for Rocket Lab’s propulsion products, delivering and exceeding Space Systems’ commercial targets across tanks, thrusters, and full propulsion solutions.
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• Lead market and competitive analysis, pricing strategy, and sales forecasting to guide propulsion business development and inform product and services roadmaps.
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• Grow existing accounts and generate new opportunities by presenting Rocket Lab’s propulsion capabilities and building strong customer relationships.
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• Own revenue pipeline forecasting and drive bid/no‑bid decisions, managing end‑to‑end proposal planning and submission.
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\nYOU’LL BRING THESE QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:\n

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• Master’s degree in aerospace engineering or related engineering field; or business.
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• 12+ years’ experience in aerospace/defense industries, working closely with contractors.
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• Strong background in satellite and propulsion products, including development, manufacturing, mission design, and customer requirements.
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• Broad awareness of commercial and government satellite programs, industry technical and quality standards, and manufacturing environments.
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• Skilled in proposal development, writing, capture processes, and independently producing cost and technical proposals.
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• Comfortable with frequent travel to support customer meetings, industry events and commercial opportunities.
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This is an incredible opportunity to make your mark on our propulsion product lines and play a key role in shaping the future of space technology. If this sounds like you, apply now!

\nImportant Information\n

FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN US OFFICES ONLY:

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To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Rocket Lab Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here.

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Rocket Lab provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Rocket Lab, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for the application/interview process for a job in the United States should contact Giulia Johnson at [email protected]. This dedicated resource is intended solely to assist job seekers with disabilities whose disability prevents them from being able to apply/interview. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days.

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FOR CANDIDATES SEEKING TO WORK IN NEW ZEALAND OFFICES ONLY:

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For security reasons background checks will be undertaken prior to any employment offers being made to an applicant. These checks will include nationality checks as it is a requirement of this position that you be eligible to access equipment and data regulated by the United States’ International Traffic in Arms Regulations.

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Under these Regulations, you may be ineligible for this role if you do not hold citizenship of Australia, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the European Union or a country that is part of NATO, or if you hold ineligible dual citizenship or nationality. For more information on these Regulations, click here ITAR Regulations.