Vice President, Business Development

The Company is seeking a Vice President, Business Development to play a pivotal role in the next phase of its commercial growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for winning business in the defense and government sectors, as well as with commercial Earth observation satellite operators and geospatial intelligence companies. This hands-on leadership position involves personally developing relationships, shaping opportunities, and closing complex deals, with a focus on turning technical capabilities into major international programs. The role also includes building and leading a commercial team to support the company's expansion, which is set to double in size over the next year. Candidates for this role should have a proven track record of winning large, technically complex deals in space, Earth observation, defense, or related markets. Established customer relationships and sales success in the UK MoD, European defense ministries, or relevant commercial sectors are essential. The role requires the ability to engage with senior customers, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders, and to lead opportunities from initial engagement to contract award. Experience in selling hardware, payloads, satellites, or other complex technologies into long-cycle programs is a must, with a preference for those who have direct experience in SAR payloads or adjacent technologies. The ideal candidate will be a driven individual with the judgment to build and lead a high-performing commercial team, and the ability to work closely with technical leadership on market priorities and product direction.