Business Development Representative
Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Business Development Representative
Job Description
We are seeking a seasoned business development professional with a robust background in identifying sales and partnership opportunities within the marketplace. The ideal candidate will excel in cultivating customer and partner relationships and generating compelling proposals and quotes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and sustain effective customer and partner relationships, both existing and new.
- Identify and track sales leads and strategic partnering opportunities.
- Coordinate the generation of proposals, work scope, milestone schedules, and price quotes for identified leads.
- Lead contract negotiations in coordination with the Director of Business Development and CEO.
- Support marketing and branding initiatives, attend trade shows and conferences.
- Collaborate with team members, including systems, hardware, and software engineers.
- Regularly report the status of leads, opportunities, contractual actions, customer feedback, and market trends to management.
Essential Skills
- 5+ years of experience within the space industry, with a focus on technical products.
- 5+ years in a business development-related role, such as inside sales or quote specialist.
- Understanding of technical specifications and standards related to rockets, spacecraft, and space-based systems.
- Experience in contract negotiations, bids, proposals, RFIs, RFQs, and quotations.
- Technical aptitude to sell various aspects of the product independently.
- Bachelor's degree is ideal; a Master's degree is preferred.
- Knowledge of ITAR, FAR, and DFAR.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Existing industry contacts, especially with major players such as Boeing, NASA, or Northrup.
- Experience in an engineering setting is a plus.
- Estimation experience is advantageous.
Work Environment
This role requires a presence in our Pasadena, California office, with core working hours from 9 AM to 3 PM and flexible scheduling options. The company designs and manufactures space avionics and sensor systems, with applications in various space missions. The environment is fast-growing and startup-like, with opportunities for career advancement. Some travel may be required for trade shows, but it is minimal. Being ITAR compliant and the ability to obtain a security clearance is beneficial.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 2026.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.