Director, Strategy & Corporate Development

SpinLaunch is pioneering a new era of scalable space infrastructure. Following years of innovation in alternative launch systems, we’re now applying that same disruptive mindset to orbit—developing Meridian Space, a ground-breaking broadband satellite constellation built for rapid deployment and low-cost global coverage. With backing from industry leaders, SpinLaunch is positioned to deliver a fully integrated ecosystem of launch, satellite, and connectivity services. Join us in our mission and be an integral part of a close-knit, collaborative team that strives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. This is an on-site position located at our Long Beach, CA headquarters.

Your Mission on the Team:

You will report to, and collaborate closely with, the CFO & Chief Strategy Officer to plan corporate development strategy and lead related initiatives.  In this role, you will be responsible for analysis and recommendations to support strategic business opportunities, fundraising, and other investment related activities.

Your Role and Skills You Bring to the Team:

• Directly support executive leadership team with strategic financial data to facilitate decision making related to strategic business opportunities, fundraising, and other investment decisions
• Leverage deep knowledge of financial metrics and financial information to evaluate market opportunities, competitive positioning, and analysis of alternatives
• Provide expertise with operating and financial modeling and valuation analysis
• Manage the full lifecycle of investment and strategic business development opportunities
• Assist with evaluating the broader corporate financial strategy of SpinLaunch including resource management
• Synthesize large amounts of information, identify issues, proactively recommend effective strategy
• Monitor market trends to identify opportunities for growth
• Provide key leadership for the corporate development team, work closely with a small group of peers and senior leaders routinely, and have regular, direct interactions with C-Suite

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of corporate development or investment banking experience within the aerospace & defense or technology industries
• Experience structuring complex problems and delivering insights and recommendations
• Expert conducting financial modeling with Microsoft Excel and translating it to effective presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritize work streams appropriately and move among differing tasks quickly

Candidates must be able to obtain security clearance. 

ITAR Requirements

SpinLaunch is required by the U.S. Government to comply with various space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More information on ITAR can be found here.  

SpinLaunch is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that promotes equal employment opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices, including harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.