# Senior Director, Business Development - Civil & Commercial at Rocket Lab

- Company: Rocket Lab
- What the company does: The end-to-end space company delivering reliable launch services, spacecraft, satellite components. Backed by Bessemer and Khosla.
- Company website: https://www.rocketlabusa.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Long Beach, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-30
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/rocketlab/jobs/8006991003?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-director-business-development-civil-and-commercial/

## About the role

Based at Rocket Lab's headquarters in Long Beach, CA, as the Senior Director, Business Development , you will drive Rocket Lab’s growth in the satellite market. You will work with a range of customers, but primarily focused on civil and commercial opportunities such as government civil space agencies, research institutions, Earth observation, and technology companies. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical discipline
- 15+ years of experience in business development, program management, or systems engineering within the aerospace sector
- In-depth knowledge of commercial acquisition processes, government contracting, and the commercial space landscape
- Proven track record of securing large (>$20M) contracts and managing strategic relationships within the aerospace industry
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
- Ability to support frequent domestic and international travel (up to 50%) to meet with clients, attend industry events, and support capture efforts

Tags: Space Systems BD

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rocket-lab-senior-director-business-development-civil-and-commercial/