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Business Development Manager (m/f/d)
CompanyHyImpulse - Career
LocationCologne
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 20, 2026
About The Company
𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
In 2024, we achieved a major milestone with the successful maiden flight of our SR75 suborbital rocket, proving the effectiveness of our hybrid propulsion technology. This achievement underscores the potential of hybrid propulsion in space and marks the beginning of a new era in affordable, sustainable space access.
What do we do:
𝗦𝗥𝟳𝟱: our single-stage suborbital rocket delivering up to 300 kg into microgravity
𝗦𝗟𝟭: our orbital small satellite launcher, launch planned for 2027
𝗛𝘆𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲: our orbital transfer vehicle for in-space mobility and last-mile delivery
Headquartered in southern Germany, we began in 2018 as a spin-off from the German Aerospace Center (DLR). With over 15 years of propulsion R&D and more than 100 successful tests behind us, we’re transforming hybrid propulsion into a scalable, real-world solution.
With safety, sustainability, and affordability at the heart of everything we do, we are on a mission to
𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.
About the Role
Job description
Key Responsibilities
- Own end-to-end business-development activity for NRW-based accounts, including institutional customers (MoD, DLR) and commercial primes/suppliers
- Represent HyImpulse at regional industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to build the company's visibility and pipeline in the region
- Support proposal development and win-strategy discussions alongside the Bid Manager, contributing customer insight and relationship context
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities within the NRW region, feeding them into the broader capture and bid process
- Track and report on account status, pipeline health, and relationship risk to the Head of BD and CEO on a regular basis
- Help coordinate cross-functional support (engineering, legal, commercial) needed to advance and close NRW opportunities
- Support internal business-development activities that prepare the company for commercial operations
- Site leadership duties, such as leading branch setup
Basic Qualification
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in business, engineering, or a related field
- Demonstrated business-development or sales experience in an aerospace, defence, or other B2G/B2B environment
- Strong relationship-building and account-management skills, with a track record of growing and retaining key accounts
- Comfortable operating with broad autonomy in a small, fast-growing branch-office setting
- Strong communication and presentation skills, able to represent HyImpulse credibly to institutional and commercial stakeholders
- Fluent German and English, both suitable for client-facing communication and internal reporting
Desired Experience
- Existing network within the NRW aerospace/defence ecosystem (DLR, BMVg, regional primes and suppliers)
- Prior experience in the space, launch-services, or broader aerospace sector
- Experience helping stand up or grow a regional office or new business unit
- Familiarity with German institutional procurement processes
- Willingness and interest in taking on the formal Site Leader role for the NRW branch, if selected
- A generalist, adaptable working style, comfortable covering gaps across BD, proposal support, and account management as the branch scales
Benefits
- €50 monthly Spendit Card – because it’s the little extras that make a difference
- Christmas bonus on top
- Job bike leasing for a sporty and sustainable commute
- €60 gift for special occasions (birthday, wedding, birth of a child)
- Mobility allowance – because a good workday starts on the way there
- Regular team events – from Christmas parties to adventure offsites
- 30 days of vacation to fully recharge
- Flexible working hours (flextime) to match your personal rhythm
- 1 day of remote work per week
- Free coffee, tea & water – fuel for big ideas
- Open, respectful feedback culture at eye level
- Personal development opportunities through trainings, coaching & language courses
- Buddy program with structured onboarding, including a welcome package
- A diverse and inspiring startup environment, where talented people from over 16 nations collaborate to build something extraordinary
Hands-on involvement across end-to-end development processes in a fast-growing New Space startup
Location
Equal Employment Opportunity
HyImpulse is committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age or disability.
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About us
HyImpulse is developing launch vehicles based on innovative hybrid propulsion technology and is constantly pushing boundaries beyond the limits within multiple disciplines to provide competitive low-cost and sustainable access to space. We are looking for exceptional talents who are passionate about rockets, ready to work in a fast-paced environment and take on challenging projects.Key Skills
Business developmentAccount managementStrategic planningProposal developmentRelationship buildingAerospace industry knowledgeDefence industry knowledgeStakeholder managementCommunicationPresentation skillsProject managementMarket analysisLeadershipProcurement processesNetworking
Categories
SalesManagement & LeadershipEngineeringConsultingGovernment & Public Sector
Benefits
Spendit cardChristmas bonusJob bike leasingGift for special occasionsMobility allowanceTeam events30 days of vacationFlexible working hoursRemote workFree coffee, tea and waterPersonal development opportunitiesBuddy program
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Business Development Manager will own end-to-end business development activities for NRW-based accounts, including institutional and commercial clients. They will also lead branch setup duties and coordinate cross-functional support across engineering, legal, and commercial teams.
📋Job Type
permanent employee
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
101
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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