Business Development Specialist
Auriga Space
This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Auriga Space is revolutionizing space access by developing electromagnetic space launch systems that offer significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to traditional rockets.
We’re looking for a proactive, adaptable, and mission-driven Business Development Specialist to bring breakthrough technology to market. As a key member of the business team, you will engage external stakeholders and government partners.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Proposal and Briefing Development
- Identify government contracting opportunities and evaluate success probability
- Write compelling proposals
- Liaise with customer organizations on project progress
- Prepare external materials, including presentations and marketing collateral
Strategic Market Research and Analysis
- Conduct market research to identify trends, competitors, and opportunities
Partner and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop materials for potential customers, partners, and investors
- Internal technical and engineering interface
- Manage client relationships and follow-ups
- Support conference attendance and participation
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of business development experience, preferably in a startup environment
- Strong technical competency in an engineering environment
- Understanding of government contracting, defense, and commercial sectors
- Exceptional proposal writing skills, Strong organizational, briefing, and business communication capabilities
- Collaborative team player able to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment
ITAR Requirements:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.
Auriga 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, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
