Director, International Growth
Torrance, CA, Washington D.C.$158k - $240kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Northwood Space seeks a Director, International Growth to drive growth across international customer base, shape strategy for sovereign and allied space priorities, and lead engagement with international accounts and government/commercial partners.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end business development and growth across Northwood's international customer base, from early customer engagement and opportunity shaping through contract award and follow-on expansion
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across foreign government space agencies, sovereign programs, and allied commercial operators, including executives, technical leaders, procurement officials, and industry partners
- Create and execute account and campaign strategies for priority international customers, sovereign opportunities, and global partnerships
- Identify, shape, and pursue opportunities aligned to Northwood's capabilities in areas such as sovereign space communications, ground infrastructure, and international market access
- Partner closely with product, engineering, mission management, and leadership teams to translate international customer and partner needs into company strategy, technical positioning, capture, and successful program execution
- Provide insight into international space market dynamics, export control considerations, funding structures, and customer requirements to inform Northwood's product direction and long-term growth plans
- Navigate ITAR/EAR and other export control frameworks in structuring international opportunities and partnerships
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in business development, growth, capture, program strategy, or related roles supporting or serving international government or commercial space customers
- Experience developing, shaping, or executing complex technical programs or opportunities relevant to sovereign or international customers, with knowledge of international space markets, procurement dynamics, and partnership structures
- Ability to work in-person in Los Angeles or Washington, DC; ability to travel internationally
Skills
Required:International business developmentStakeholder managementExport control compliance (ITAR/EAR)
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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