Divergent
Director, Business Development (Space Systems Portfolio Lead)
Divergent, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end‑to‑end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose
Divergent is redefining how complex aerospace and defense systems are imagined, engineered, and manufactured through our Digital Adaptive Production System (DAPS). To accelerate our expansion into new manufacturing markets, we are recruiting visionary Portfolio Leads—multidisciplinary conductors who fuse technology acumen, strategic foresight, and commercial execution. These leaders will own market penetration strategies, orchestrate cross‑functional captures, and bridge roadmaps with customer demand to unlock the next wave of Divergent’s growth. Role
The Space Systems Portfolio Lead is the single‑threaded owner for revenue growth in a market vertical (Space Systems). You will define and prosecute the portfolio’s growth plan: qualifying addressable opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and collaborating with Program Managers to convert opportunities into contracts. Success requires operating fluently across primes, government leaders, program managers, and engineers to own the portfolio’s roadmap and grow contractable opportunities in a market. Responsibilities
Craft and maintain a multi‑year business development strategy that bridges Divergent’s offerings with key customers, defines target programs, and sequences entry points with corresponding revenue and hiring ramps. Drive opportunity shaping with government program offices and prime contractors, ensuring Divergent’s additive and generative design capabilities are winning themes in upcoming solicitations. Structure and negotiate partnership constructs (MoUs, MoAs, OTAs, CRADAs) that expand market growth while protecting core Divergent IP. Maintain roadmaps indicating active pursuits, win probability, tech readiness, and capital requirements to enable executive allocation of resources. Coordinate with capture, contracts, program, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful development and execution of programs within assigned portfolio areas. Develop and implement robust go‑to‑market through identification of key stakeholders across DoD, industrial base, and congressional leaders. Translate market pull into a prioritized technology and operational needs, coordinating with Divergent leaders to mature gaps and execute on revenue growth. Basic Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance desired; Top Secret Clearance preferred. 10+ years leading new product introduction or capture in aerospace & defense. Proven ability to deliver on complex technical programs and manage relationships with senior‑level government and industry officials. Exceptional communication and leadership skills, capable of driving alignment across technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated success in securing new business and executing large‑scale programs. Deep familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle (FAR, DFARS, OT agreements) and emerging primes or Tier‑1 suppliers. Proficiency in financial modeling of portfolio P&Ls, including scaling scenarios. Background in space hardware programs related to orbital launchers or satellites. Captured ≥ $75 M in awards with NASA STMD, Space Force SSC, or new‑space primes. Extensive network with new and legacy space capability providers. Pay Range
$179,630 USD – $247,005 USD What We Offer
Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus. Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and a year‑end shutdown. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (HMO and PPO, life and disability insurance). Professional development reimbursement. Collaborative, high‑performing environment in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end‑to‑end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer‑specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose
Divergent is redefining how complex aerospace and defense systems are imagined, engineered, and manufactured through our Digital Adaptive Production System (DAPS). To accelerate our expansion into new manufacturing markets, we are recruiting visionary Portfolio Leads—multidisciplinary conductors who fuse technology acumen, strategic foresight, and commercial execution. These leaders will own market penetration strategies, orchestrate cross‑functional captures, and bridge roadmaps with customer demand to unlock the next wave of Divergent’s growth. Role
The Space Systems Portfolio Lead is the single‑threaded owner for revenue growth in a market vertical (Space Systems). You will define and prosecute the portfolio’s growth plan: qualifying addressable opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and collaborating with Program Managers to convert opportunities into contracts. Success requires operating fluently across primes, government leaders, program managers, and engineers to own the portfolio’s roadmap and grow contractable opportunities in a market. Responsibilities
Craft and maintain a multi‑year business development strategy that bridges Divergent’s offerings with key customers, defines target programs, and sequences entry points with corresponding revenue and hiring ramps. Drive opportunity shaping with government program offices and prime contractors, ensuring Divergent’s additive and generative design capabilities are winning themes in upcoming solicitations. Structure and negotiate partnership constructs (MoUs, MoAs, OTAs, CRADAs) that expand market growth while protecting core Divergent IP. Maintain roadmaps indicating active pursuits, win probability, tech readiness, and capital requirements to enable executive allocation of resources. Coordinate with capture, contracts, program, and technical stakeholders to ensure successful development and execution of programs within assigned portfolio areas. Develop and implement robust go‑to‑market through identification of key stakeholders across DoD, industrial base, and congressional leaders. Translate market pull into a prioritized technology and operational needs, coordinating with Divergent leaders to mature gaps and execute on revenue growth. Basic Qualifications
Active Secret Clearance desired; Top Secret Clearance preferred. 10+ years leading new product introduction or capture in aerospace & defense. Proven ability to deliver on complex technical programs and manage relationships with senior‑level government and industry officials. Exceptional communication and leadership skills, capable of driving alignment across technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Demonstrated success in securing new business and executing large‑scale programs. Deep familiarity with the DoD acquisition lifecycle (FAR, DFARS, OT agreements) and emerging primes or Tier‑1 suppliers. Proficiency in financial modeling of portfolio P&Ls, including scaling scenarios. Background in space hardware programs related to orbital launchers or satellites. Captured ≥ $75 M in awards with NASA STMD, Space Force SSC, or new‑space primes. Extensive network with new and legacy space capability providers. Pay Range
$179,630 USD – $247,005 USD What We Offer
Competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results‑based incentive bonus. Paid vacation, sick time, company holidays, and a year‑end shutdown. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits (HMO and PPO, life and disability insurance). Professional development reimbursement. Collaborative, high‑performing environment in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven company. Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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