Business Development Director

York Space Systems was founded to radically improve spacecraft affordability and reliability, transforming, and enabling next- generation space mission operations worldwide. Today, York is one of the most innovative aerospace companies, specializing in end-to-end customer solutions and the rapid production of spacecraft platforms. York’s complete Space Segment Solution includes spacecraft production, payload integration, system integration & test, launch services, ground segment services, and mission operations, enabling customers to leverage York’s existing technology solutions to get to orbit rapidly and responsively. We’re looking to expand our team across the board.

York Space Systems seeks an experienced and proven professional to join our fast-growing company that is disrupting and changing the space industry. The ideal candidate for this role is a person who possesses and can build strong customer relationships, multi-tasking skills, and has excellent strategic business skills. This role will help cultivate strategic partnerships with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other Intelligence Community (IC) stakeholders.

This innovative, strategic thinker will cultivate and sustain customer relationships to shape business opportunities aligned with York’s unique space capabilities and business model. They will engage across the space industry ecosystem, including government stakeholders, leveraging customer knowledge and contacts to drive success in winning and executing space system contracts.

The candidate must navigate the dynamic space industry, develop targeted relationship-building strategies. They will also execute tactically while managing priorities within tight timelines, ensuring accountability and maximizing business impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain customer relationships across government and industry to drive strategic growth
• Advocate for York’s space capabilities and business model within the space ecosystem
• Engage in industry day events, local activities, and customer visits
• Identify high-value market, government budgets, and customer opportunities through market and competitive analysis
• Provide recommendations and present business development opportunities to pursue
• Provide regular updates to guide team strategy and manage the sales pipeline
• Collaborate with functional leadership (e.g., CTO, LT, Contracts) to align York offerings with customer needs
• Develop innovative capture strategies to secure new business; provide the team with win themes for proposals and white papers
  
  

Qualifications

• Existing contacts in US Government (Space Development Agency, IC Community, etc.) and the defense industry
• Excellent business / strategic acumen and instinct
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
• Excellent presentation and customer-facing skills
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Driven to achieve and deliver consistent high-quality results
• Self-motivated and able to work using own initiative
• Works well in a team environment and at all levels
• Cleared to TS/SCI
  
  

Benefits

In addition to compensation, York Space Systems is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO and a 401K.

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by clicking the “Apply” link at the top of the page. York Space Systems will be accepting applications on a rolling basis until the position is closed. York Space Systems 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, military or protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. This policy applies to all terms and conditions or employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. YORK SPACE SYSTEMS IS AN EEO EMPLOYER.