# Director, International 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/cb8e6496-c4b0-45d2-a9e1-d96ef06320ec
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/northwood-space-director-international-growth/

## About the role

Drive end-to-end business development and growth across Northwood's international customer base, from early customer engagement and opportunity shaping through contract award and follow-on expansion Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across foreign government space agencies, sovereign programs, and allied commercial operators, including executives, technical leaders, procurement officials, and industry partners

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of experience in business development, growth, capture, program strategy, or related roles supporting or serving international government or commercial space customers
- Experience developing, shaping, or executing complex technical programs or opportunities relevant to sovereign or international customers, with knowledge of international space markets, procurement dynamics, and partnership structures
- Ability to work in-person in Los Angeles or Washington, DC, ability to travel internationally
- Experience working with or within sovereign space programs, allied government space initiatives, or international commercial space operators
- Experience supporting or operating in mission areas such as sovereign space communications, ground infrastructure, or international data transport
- Experience engaging with foreign government stakeholders, international prime contractors, or global partner organizations on business-critical needs

Tags: Business Development