AstroForge
About AstroForge
AstroForge is redefining the economics of space by enabling in-space resource extraction, refining, and deep space data services. Backed by leading investors and a team with deep technical and government experience, we are building the first commercial missions to extract precious metals and deliver mission-critical space domain awareness data.
Role Overview
We're looking for a sharp, ambitious, and energetic Business Development Lead to help us scale our commercial and government partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and wants to help shape a category-defining space company. You'll work at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and execution - crafting proposals, shaping opportunities, and building relationships with the people and agencies defining the future of space.
Key Responsibilities
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
AstroForge is redefining the economics of space by enabling in-space resource extraction, refining, and deep space data services. Backed by leading investors and a team with deep technical and government experience, we are building the first commercial missions to extract precious metals and deliver mission-critical space domain awareness data.
Role Overview
We're looking for a sharp, ambitious, and energetic Business Development Lead to help us scale our commercial and government partnerships. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and wants to help shape a category-defining space company. You'll work at the intersection of engineering, strategy, and execution - crafting proposals, shaping opportunities, and building relationships with the people and agencies defining the future of space.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and qualify commercial and government prospects across AFWERX, DIU, SDA, NASA, and others. You'll help influence requirements early and guide opportunities through the pipeline.
- Collaborate across teams to lead or support technical proposal writing, white papers, teaming agreements, and capture plans. Navigate and exploit acquisition pathways (SBIR/STTR, OTA, IDIQ, etc.).
- Support ongoing outreach with U.S. government stakeholders and commercial customers. Manage meeting prep, logistics, follow-ups, and help keep deals moving forward.
- Keep our Airtable CRM and BD pipeline sharp. Monitor industry trends, events, and policy shifts. Contribute to capture planning and customer segmentation.
- Draft high-impact pitch decks, one-pagers, and customer briefings. You'll work closely with technical and leadership teams to clearly articulate our vision and value prop.
- Help plan our presence at key industry conferences, technical forums, and strategic meetings with both government and commercial players.
- Bachelor's degree in a technical or policy-focused field (STEM, economics, international affairs, etc.)
- 3+ years in business development, strategy, proposal coordination, or a related role - ideally in dual-use, defense tech, or frontier industries
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with U.S. federal R&D and acquisition programs (DoD, NASA, AFWERX, etc.)
- Experience managing or contributing to $1M+ federal or commercial contracts
- Experience at early-stage start-ups winning contracts such as SBIRs/STTRs
- Familiarity with CRM platforms like Airtable
- Prior experience in aerospace, national security, or early-stage startups
- Understanding of Space Force, SDA, or NASA acquisition models
- Comfort writing and editing technical proposals and white papers
- Active or eligible for U.S. security clearance a plus
- Join a team pioneering asteroid resource extraction and deep space infrastructure
- Help shape the company's government and commercial go-to-market strategy
- Competitive salary, equity, full health coverage, and 401(k) match
- Opportunity to grow in a leadership-minded BD organization with high visibility across technical and executive teams
- $150,000 - $190,000
- 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
- Vision and FSA benefits available
- 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
- 10 paid Holidays
- Retirement savings plan - 401(k), with company match
- Equity on the ground floor of a startup
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Government.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.