# Director, Satellite Business Development & Commercialization - Domestic at Vast

- Company: Vast
- What the company does: Progress is impossible without change, and at VAST, we're doing things differently. We are pushing the boundaries of what has long been deemed impossible. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://vast.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Long Beach, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $151K to $215K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-23
- Apply by: 2026-11-07
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/vast/jobs/4696695006?gh_jid=4696695006
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/vast-director-satellite-business-development-and-commercialization-domestic/

## About the role

Vast is looking for a Director, Satellite Business Development - Domestic (US) , reporting to the SVP, Satellite Business Development & Commercialization , to lead commercial business development (communications, Earth observation, sensing, and in-orbit compute applications) for Vast Satellites in the United States.

## What they're looking for

- 10+ years of relevant experience in US space/aerospace business development, sales, or capture management, with demonstrated success in commercial space markets
- Proven track record of personally originating and closing contracts, including deals in the tens of millions of dollars or above
- Established, verifiable senior and executive-level relationships with potential customers, and knowledge of the competitive landscape across the US commercial space market
- Background in the space/aerospace value chain (launch, satellite bus, payload, prime integration, or operations), ideally complementary to satellite operations — e.g., Earth observation or prime-channel programs
- Strong technical understanding and ability to communicate complex systems to commercial and prime-contractor audiences
- Excellent communication, analytical, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, proven ability to work across internal team boundaries

Tags: Satellite