Northwood Space
Director, Commercial Growth
$158K–$240K
Torrance, CA +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- Torrance, CA
Washington D.C. - Experience
- 10+ years.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About the job
Leads commercial business development and account growth for Northwood’s space infrastructure business, shaping customer opportunities and informing company strategy and product direction.
What you'll do
- Drive business development from early customer engagement through contract award and follow-on growth.
- Develop relationships and account strategies for commercial space customers, partners, and stakeholders.
- Work with product, engineering, mission, and leadership teams to align customer needs with strategy, positioning, and program execution.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in business development, growth, capture, program strategy, or related roles supporting or serving commercial space or adjacent technology customers.
- Experience developing, shaping, or executing complex technical programs or opportunities relevant to commercial space customers, with knowledge of commercial space markets, business models, and buying dynamics.
- Ability to work in-person in Los Angeles or Washington, DC.
Nice to have
- Experience in SATCOM, direct-to-device/IoT, Earth observation, or the in-space economy.
- Experience engaging commercial space operators, investors, or industry partners on business-critical needs.
Pay
$158K – $240K (USD, base salary); Offers Equity (amount not stated)
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