Northwood Space
Director, International 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 international business development and customer relationships, shaping market strategy and partnerships for Northwood’s space communications and ground infrastructure offerings.
What you'll do
- Drive international opportunities from early engagement and opportunity shaping through contract award and expansion.
- Build relationships with foreign government, sovereign-program, and allied commercial stakeholders; develop account and campaign strategies.
- Advise leadership and cross-functional teams on international customer needs, markets, export controls, and growth priorities.
What they ask for
- 10+ years of experience in business development, growth, capture, program strategy, or related roles serving or supporting international government or commercial space customers.
- Experience shaping or executing complex technical programs or opportunities for sovereign or international customers, with knowledge of international space markets, procurement dynamics, and partnership structures.
- Ability to work in person in Los Angeles or Washington, DC, and travel internationally.
Nice to have
- Experience with sovereign space programs, allied government initiatives, international commercial space operators, or related mission areas.
- Experience navigating ITAR/EAR frameworks, engaging foreign government or industry stakeholders, or working at an early-stage space company; established global space relationships.
Pay
$158K – $240K USD base salary
Tools
ITAR, EAR
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