Full-Time

Director of Business Development

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Compensation Overview

$190k - $235k/yr

Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

El Segundo, CA, USA

The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Business Development
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum 10 years of relevant business development experiences in space or aerospace industry segments.
  • In-depth knowledge of market analytics and technology planning and commercialization
  • Direct and support new business development opportunities to improve the company’s business portfolio to include marketing and customer call plans.
  • Experience leading opportunity captures including developing overall win strategy; shaping deals with customers; developing teaming strategies; identifying and closing with teammates; and understanding pricing and assist in developing winning proposals.
  • Demonstrated background in solution selling and developing new markets with proven leadership from inception to successful engagement of a strategic campaign.
  • Knowledge of Government contracting and current acquisition trends and customer buying behaviors.
  • Prior experience developing business with government and DoD customers.
  • Proven ability to develop and execute business plans.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
  • Strong interpersonal and professional skills.
  • A positive, team-player attitude.
  • Effective presentation skills and experience leading customer meetings.
Responsibilities
  • Developing and continuously updating the commercial and DOD aerospace telecommunication electronics market potential and trends.
  • Identifying opportunities, writing and submitting RFI and RFP responses.
  • Visiting existing and potential customers.
  • Interfacing with engineering and product development staff to articulate market gaps and demands.
  • Assisting in the strategic and R&D roadmaps for the company.
  • Leading the top line revenue growth for the company.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
  • MBA degree.
  • Experience with the New Space industry.
  • Experience with the aerospace telecommunications industry.
  • Experience with startups.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.

CesiumAstro creates compact communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and efficient, meeting high standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). These systems include modular hardware and software components that can be customized for specific missions, making them suitable for clients like NASA. Unlike competitors, CesiumAstro focuses on using advanced semiconductor technologies to offer affordable and scalable solutions. The company's goal is to provide mission-ready communication payloads that enhance the capabilities of space missions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$208.2M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite constellations aligns with CesiumAstro's offerings.
  • Growing interest in dual-use technologies benefits their flexible phased array systems.
  • Expansion of Space Development Agency initiatives offers supply opportunities for CesiumAstro.

What critics are saying

  • Intellectual property theft poses a risk, as seen in the lawsuit against Erik Luther.
  • Emergence of competitors like AnySignal increases competition in space-based radio technology.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding may lead to financial instability if rounds fail.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro offers compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications.
  • Their products set a new standard for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C).
  • They provide modular hardware and software for mission-specific payload configurations.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

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Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

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Aviation Week
Mar 16th, 2025
CesiumAstro Secures $55M for Satellite Development

CesiumAstro has secured a $55 million strategic funding increase from AFWERX to advance the development of its Element satellite, a multibeam active phased array satellite. The satellite, equipped with L-band and Ka-band payloads, is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Space Development Agency (SDA).

SatNow
Dec 4th, 2024
CesiumAstro and Axiom Space Collaborates to Develop Advanced Spacesuit Technology

CesiumAstro and Axiom Space collaborates to develop advanced spacesuit technology.

Military & Aerospace Electronics
Oct 2nd, 2024
CesiumAstro announces dual-use Element flexible phased array satellite

AUSTIN, Texas - CesiumAstro in Austin, Texas has unveiled its new satellite platform, Element, designed for use in defense and commercial sectors.

Business Wire
Jun 19th, 2024
Phillip Sarofim’s Trousdale Ventures Leads CesiumAstro Series B+ Funding Round

Trousdale Ventures, a global venture capital firm founded by Phillip Sarofim, announces its role as lead investor in the oversubscribed Series B+ fina

Finsmes
Jun 19th, 2024
CesiumAstro Raises $65M in Series B Funding

CesiumAstro Inc., an Austin, TX-based provider of space communications technology, closed a $65m Series B+ funding round