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About the role The mission of the Commercial Business Development Manager is to drive Muon Space’s growth by owning the end-to-end commercial business capture process, from customer discovery and lead generation through deal qualification and closure. By collaborating with cross-functional engineering and product teams to deliver integrated solutions, this role will accelerate pipeline throughput and ensure the realization of the company’s strategic commercial objectives across market segments, including remote sensing, commercial satcom, and next-generation orbital infrastructure. This position can be performed remotely from an approved location. Responsibilities  Drive growth by owning the end-to-end commercial business capture process.   Lead customer discovery and lead generation activities to identify new opportunities. Collaborate across teams, including Mission Engineering and Product, to deliver integrated solutions for customers.   Manage active pipeline opportunities, facilitating increased deal velocity through cross-functional collaboration with Mission Architecture teams.  Implement qualification criteria and price estimation frameworks for "standard" deals to reduce friction from pursuit review to ROM pricing.   Deliver market sizing reports and customer discovery insights for "next generation" verticals.  Oversee deal closure and ensure the transition from pre-sales to execution is seamless.  Qualifications  5+ years of relevant technical experience, including engineering, technical sales, or technical solutioning within the Aerospace sector.   5+ years of direct business development and/or sales experience in a relevant field.   Full lifecycle BD experience, encompassing lead generation, discovery, capture, and proposal management.   Proven track record of managing complex external relationships and working with customers during both pre-sales and execution stages.   Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.   Bachelor of Science in a technical or related field, or a Bachelor of Commerce/Business degree paired with significant technical experience in the field.   U.S. Person status required due to ITAR/EAR export control regulations. Nice-to-have Skills  In-depth experience with CRM and pipeline management in a fast-paced, high-growth sales environment.   Direct experience selling satellites and/or relevant mission systems, with specialized knowledge in remote sensing or satellite communications.   Master’s Degree in a technical or business field.   Active US security clearance or the ability to obtain one.   Proximity to the Northern Virginia office for frequent in-person collaboration with the Growth team. Salary The salary range for this role is $115,000 to 177,000. On-Target Earnings: $230,000 – $350,000 (base + target commission at 100% quota attainment) Commission structure is uncapped Plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process About Muon Space Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth