Full-Time

Commercial Launch Services Director

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Rocket Lab USA

Rocket Lab USA

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides launch services and spacecraft solutions

Robotics & Automation
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$150k - $250kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Long Beach, CA, USA

Based out of Rocket Lab's global headquarters in Long Beach, CA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Business Development
Proposal Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Sales
Salesforce
Marketing
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business discipline
  • 12+ years of experience in the aerospace industry
  • Experience with proposal development and business capture
  • Position requires up to 25-50% domestic and international travel
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus
  • Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, operate computer keyboard and controls, and communicate verbally and in writing
  • Must be physically able to commute to buildings
  • Occasional exposure to dust, fumes and moderate levels of noise
Responsibilities
  • Develop and oversee the Global Commercial Launch Services strategy, business development, and sales
  • Support Global Launch Services commercial quote and proposal development
  • Execute winning strategies to rapidly grow new commercial business worldwide
  • Utilize professional network, business development techniques, and product knowledge to market launch services on the Electron and Neutron launch vehicles/mission services
  • Collaborate with marketing team to formulate strategy for aerospace industry conferences and networking events
  • Develop marketing materials such as presentations, user guides, and website content
  • Identify and capture new customer accounts
  • Convert leads to quotes by leveraging industry-leading tools (i.e. Salesforce CRM), and draft Launch Service Agreements (LSAs)
  • Coordinate mission performance requirements with technical teams
  • Maintain updated satellite market analysis, and inform senior leadership and technical teams of any relevant trends or changes
  • Host important customers during strategic company events, launches, and press announcements

Rocket Lab provides comprehensive space solutions, including launch services, spacecraft components, and satellite management. Their main products are the Electron launch vehicle, which is designed for small satellite launches, and the Photon satellite platform, which supports various missions, including those for NASA. The Electron rocket has gained popularity, becoming the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket since its debut in 2018, successfully delivering over 100 satellites into orbit for various sectors. Rocket Lab differentiates itself from competitors by offering a streamlined approach to accessing space, with multiple launch sites and a focus on affordability and reliability. The company's goal is to make space more accessible and to support a wide range of missions, from national security to scientific exploration.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$713.3M

Headquarters

Long Beach, California

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Collaboration with Air Force Research Lab could lead to more defense contracts.
  • Operational efficiency shown by two launches in 24 hours from different hemispheres.
  • Investment by Pier 88 indicates strong investor confidence in Rocket Lab's growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from SpaceX as Rocket Lab develops the Neutron rocket.
  • Potential delays in Virginia launch site could impact schedules and revenue.
  • Reliance on New Zealand site poses risks from geopolitical tensions or natural disasters.

What makes Rocket Lab USA unique

  • Rocket Lab's Electron is the second most frequently launched U.S. rocket annually.
  • Photon platform supports NASA missions to the Moon, Mars, and private Venus missions.
  • Neutron rocket development positions Rocket Lab as a competitor in heavy-lift launches.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Spending Account

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Childcare Support

Gym Membership

Employee Discounts

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Flexible Work Hours

Hybrid Work Options