Impulse Space
National Security R&D Growth Manager
$130K–$160K
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years required; 8+ years preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor’s (or equivalent) or higher degree in engineering, science, or defense technology.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies.
About the job
Leads business development and growth initiatives for Impulse Space’s national security R&D market, shaping opportunities and customer requirements and advancing space capabilities.
What you'll do
- Develop growth strategies, identify opportunities, and shape emerging requirements with DoD and Intelligence Community R&D customers.
- Lead capture, proposal strategy, teaming discussions, and stakeholder outreach; collaborate with engineering and mission teams on solutions and white papers.
- Maintain the R&D pipeline and acquisition awareness, represent Impulse Space at industry events, and align pursuits with executive leadership.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of experience in business development, capture, or program management in the national security space domain.
- Demonstrated experience with U.S. Department of Defense and/or Intelligence Community R&D customers.
- Bachelor’s (or equivalent) or higher degree in engineering, science, or defense technology.
- Active TS/SCI clearance or eligibility to obtain one; ability to travel as needed, up to 50%.
Nice to have
- 8+ years working directly with national security involving spacecraft, satellites, launch vehicles, or similar.
- Experience at early-stage or high-growth aerospace companies; track record shaping and winning R&D programs or advanced concept studies.
Pay
$130,000 - $160,000 USD / year (base salary)
Tools
OTAs, MTA, SBIR/STTR, IDIQ
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