Director, Business Development - Americas

Loft Orbital

Remote regions

US

Salary range

$130,000–$200,000/yr

Benefits

Unlimited PTO 14w maternity 10w paternity

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Role Overview:

  • Senior, highly autonomous business development role focused on commercial space companies and emerging constellation operators.
  • Create opportunities from the ground up and shape them into funded missions and long-term programs.

What You'll Do:

  • Identify high-potential companies and build early relationships across the Americas.
  • Originate new business and lead full-cycle BD through proposal, negotiation, and close.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and expand accounts into repeat or constellation-scale programs.

Who You Are:

  • 8+ years in business development or strategic sales with a hunter mindset.
  • Deep understanding of the space industry and technical infrastructure.
  • Able to build credibility with C-level and technical stakeholders and operate in ambiguity.

Benefits:

  • 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents.
  • Flexible Time Off, 12 paid holidays, and fully paid parental leave.
  • 401(k), equity, daily lunches, and international exposure.

Loft Orbital

Loft provides governments, companies, and research institutions with fast, reliable, and simple ways to deploy missions in orbit, offering end-to-end missions as a service across Earth observation, IoT, AI, and national security. Founded in 2017, the company has flown 30+ missions, is scaling to 30 satellites by 2027, and values respectful debate and challenge.

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