About this role
As a Technical Business Development Manager at Impulse, you will help lead our defense-focused growth initiatives across space mobility, space control, space domain awareness, and missile defense. This role requires a deep understanding of spacecraft systems, orbital mechanics, and launch services, and the ability to translate that expertise into compelling solutions for national security stakeholders. As a key member of the Business Development team, you will shape emerging requirements, engage early with acquisition offices, and lead capture strategies that align with Impulse’s roadmap for responsive and resilient space capabilities —particularly in on-orbit servicing, autonomous space systems, and tactically responsive space missions. Develop and execute business development strategies for defense markets, with a focus on space mobility, space control, space domain awareness, and missile defense Identify and qualify new opportunities for DoW, USSF, MDA, and SDA customers Engage early in program formulation to shape requirements through white papers, CONOPS, and system architecture trades Collaborate with internal engineering and mission teams to craft compelling solutions and white papers Lead capture efforts, proposal strategy, teaming discussions, and stakeholder outreach Represent Impulse Space at key industry days, technical forums, and classified engagements Maintain situational awareness of acquisition pathways (e.g., OTAs, MTA, SBIR/STTR, IDIQ) and upcoming solicitation Work closely with executive leadership to align defense pursuits with long-term strategic objectives