Business Development Director (ABQ-Based)

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.

Director, Business Development

Location: Albuquerque, NM

York Space Systems seeks an experienced and proven professional to join our fast-growing company that is disrupting and changing the space industry.  The Business Development Director will spearhead efforts to secure new business opportunities with a focus on the missions within Albuquerque, NM space customer set. This role requires a strategic, innovative thinker with established relationships in the aerospace and defense community, exceptional multi-tasking skills, and a proven ability to drive business growth. They 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 new business.

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

Responsibilities 

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with government and industry customers to drive strategic growth
2. Leverage established customer relationships to advance business opportunities aligned with York’s space solutions
3. Engage in industry day events, local activities, and customer visits
4. Identify high-value market, government budgets, and customer opportunities through market and competitive analysis
5. Provide recommendations and present business development opportunities to pursue
6. Provide regular updates to guide team strategy and manage the opportunity pipeline
7. Collaborate with functional leadership (e.g., CTO, LT, Contracts) to align York offerings with customer needs
8. Develop innovative capture strategies to secure new business; provide the team with win themes for proposals and white papers
9. Willing to travel as needed to visit space customers and attend industry events on a regular basis

Qualifications 

• Experience in the space domain and solid technical understanding of space platforms
• Established network of customer relationships within the space community
• Excellent business / strategic acumen and instinct
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and workloads
• Excellent presentation and customer-facing skills
• Ability to travel an estimated 25% to visit space customers, attend industry events, and collaborate with team members
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain security clearance

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.