Business Development Manager (Commerical)

Katalyst Description:

At Katalyst, we see human expansion into space not as a distant future, but as a present reality. As this growth accelerates, the need for advanced, reliable spacecraft has never been more critical.  We are standing at this forefront specializing in rendezvous and proximity operations creating spacecraft that can reconfigure, refuel, inspect and protect satellites on orbit rapidly, routinely, and regularly. In order to accomplish our mission, we also process data from a network of space-based sensors, both existing and deployable upgrades, using state of the art machine learning and advanced orbital dynamic filtering algorithms to increase space domain awareness, becoming the eyes and ears on orbit.

You might be a great fit for our team if you want to:

• Accelerate your growth—skip the corporate ladder and forge your own path.
• Embrace challenges and ambiguity; both failure and success are steps to solutions.
• Tackle the toughest problems in the space industry and reshape its future, working side by side on a team that’s bought into the mission.

Role Description:

We’re hiring a driven, execution-focused Business Development Manager to help close commercial space opportunities that are already in motion. You’ll work closely with the founder/CEO to advance conversations with satellite operators, integrators, and other commercial customers. If you know how to navigate long sales cycles, align technical capabilities with customer needs, and get deals across the finish line — this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the founder/CEO to manage and close high-priority commercial accounts
• Own mid-to-down funnel activities: advance and close warm leads
• Drive proposal development, pricing strategy, and negotiation
• Translate customer needs into actionable scopes in collaboration with technical teams
• Represent the company at key industry events and customer meetings
• Support post-sale transition to delivery and program management

Ideal Background

• 3–7 years’ experience in space business development, sales, or account management
• Technical background in engineering or physics
• Technical literacy in space systems, satellite services, or aerospace technologies
• Strong relationship management, communication, and deal execution skills
• Understanding of the commercial space ecosystem (e.g., LEO/MEO operators, payload providers, launch integrators)

Additional Requirements:

Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.

Acceptable Locations: DC, Colorado, Arizona

Compensation and Benefits:  

The anticipated salary range for this role is $110,000 - $170,000 annually. 

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at Katalyst. You will also be eligible to receive cash bonuses for deals closed. Additional, long-term incentives include the Employee Stock Option and Equity Plan, as well as a relocation bonus and other discretionary bonuses. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, and unlimited Paid Time Off.

At Katalyst our work on projects involving the U.S. Department of Defense requires adherence to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130, which requires compliance with U.S. export laws before allowing employees to perform certain positions. Currently, our available roles necessitate access to ITAR-controlled information, and as a result, Katalyst would have to ensure any non-US person is authorized access to ITAR information before the commencement of employment. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.