# Director, Commercial Growth at Northwood Space

- Company: Northwood Space
- What the company does: Take space missions further faster. Backed by a16z.
- Company website: https://www.northwoodspace.io
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Torrance, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $158K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-02
- Apply by: 2026-10-17
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/northwoodspace/31d1c111-6722-420f-bf36-cab171a92160
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/northwood-space-director-commercial-growth/

## About the role

Drive end-to-end business development and growth across Northwood's commercial customer base, from early customer engagement and opportunity shaping through contract award and follow-on expansion Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across commercial space operators and adjacent industry, including executives, technical leaders, procurement, and partner organizations

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of experience in business development, growth, capture, program strategy, or related roles supporting or serving commercial space or adjacent technology customers
- Experience developing, shaping, or executing complex technical programs or opportunities relevant to commercial space customers, with knowledge of commercial space markets, business models, and buying dynamics
- Ability to work in-person in Los Angeles or Washington, DC
- Experience working with or within SATCOM, direct-to-device/IoT, Earth observation, or in-space economy companies (orbital transfer vehicles, in-space assembly and manufacturing, re-entry)
- Experience supporting or operating in mission areas such as commercial space communications, ground infrastructure, sensing, or data transport
- Experience engaging with commercial space operators, investors, or industry partners on business-critical needs

Tags: Business Development