An emerging national security technology company is seeking a VP of Government Business Development to lead growth across Defense, Space, and Intelligence markets.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on building strategic government relationships, shaping opportunities before requirements are written, navigating complex acquisition pathways, and converting mission needs into funded programs.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute government growth strategy
Build relationships across DoD, IC, Space, acquisition offices, primes, and integrators
Lead capture efforts across OTAs, BAAs, SBIRs, prototypes, and strategic programs
Shape opportunities early and build a qualified pipeline
Guide certification, accreditation, and deployment strategies
Act as the bridge between customer requirements and internal product teams
Ideal Background
10+ years in government BD, capture, defense technology, military, intelligence, or national security markets
Strong understanding of government acquisition, funding, and procurement processes
Experience selling or deploying mission-critical technologies
Existing network across Defense, Space, IC, cyber, communications, or ISR communities
Proven ability to create and win opportunities before formal procurement begins
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to join a high-growth technology company and help establish a new category of mission-critical cybersecurity capability supporting the future of Defense, Space, and Intelligence operations.
Compensation
Strong executive-level salary
Performance-based bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits
I look forward to hearing from you – m.tovey@evona.com
Lead Space Systems Engineer – Constellation Design Remote, US
A globally recognised telecommunications and digital infrastructure organisation is building a next-generation Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation focused on direct-to-device connectivity, broadband communications, and non-terrestrial network services. Backed by significant investment and long-term strategic vision, the programme aims to transform satellite connectivity across one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing markets.
The company is looking for a Lead Constellation Design & Simulation Engineer to take ownership of the orbital architecture, coverage modelling, and constellation performance analysis for the programme’s future satellite network.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead constellation architecture development across multiple LEO orbital shells.
Develop and maintain coverage, latency, throughput, and capacity simulations.
Close link budgets for S-band NTN and Ka-band communications systems.
Conduct Doppler, propagation, and interference analysis activities.
Run EPFD simulations and support ITU coordination activities.
Produce India-wide coverage models and performance validation studies.
Support launch planning and constellation deployment modelling.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and regulatory teams to define architecture requirements.
Requirements:
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
Ideally 12+ years experience in LEO/MEO constellation design or mission analysis.
Strong hands-on experience with STK, GMAT, FreeFlyer, or equivalent simulation tools.
Experience with satellite communications systems and link-budget analysis.
Strong understanding of orbital mechanics and constellation optimisation.
Experience supporting NGSO, NTN, or satellite network programmes.
Nice to Have:
Experience with ITU coordination and EPFD analysis.
Background in Ka-band FSS or S-band MSS systems.
Experience supporting 3GPP NTN architectures or direct-to-device systems
Published technical papers or research in orbital mechanics, NTN, or interference modelling.
US-Based | Launch Integration | LEO Constellation Programme
A major satellite communications programme is seeking a hands-on Lead Rocketry & Launch Engineer to own launch integration, launch provider coordination, deployment planning, and launch campaign execution for a large-scale LEO constellation initiative.
This role will operate as the key technical authority across launch operations, launch vehicle integration, deployment optimisation, rideshare strategy, and launch logistics.
The successful candidate will work closely with satellite engineering, launch providers, mission operations, and systems teams to ensure successful deployment across multiple launch phases.
Responsibilities
Lead launch integration activities across multiple deployment phases
Coordinate directly with launch providers and mission partners
Support launch vehicle selection and rideshare strategy
Define launch manifest planning and deployment cadence
US-Based | Satellite Communications | LEO Constellation Programme
A next-generation satellite communications programme is seeking a hands-on Lead Payload & Communication Systems Engineer to drive payload architecture, RF design decisions, and supplier strategy for a new LEO constellation programme.
This is a highly technical leadership role focused on end-to-end communications payload development across Ka/Ku-band systems, phased-array technologies, feeder/user links, and next-generation NTN architecture.
The successful candidate will operate as a senior individual contributor working across payload engineering, antenna systems, RF architecture, link budgets, supplier selection, and payload trade studies from concept through deployment.
Responsibilities
Lead communications payload architecture across feeder links and user links
Define RF transceiver architecture and payload trade studies
Drive payload design decisions across:
beam hopping
phased arrays
regenerative vs transparent payloads
antenna strategy
waveform selection
Own payload link budget development and RF performance analysis
Lead payload simulations and validation activities
Support supplier selection and technical evaluation processes
Work cross-functionally with:
satellite systems engineering
launch integration
constellation engineering
ground systems
Support ITU/EPFD compliance activities across payload design
Required Experience
12+ years within satellite payload, RF, or communications systems engineering
Deep hands-on RF payload architecture experience
Strong knowledge of:
Ka-band and/or Ku-band communications payloads
phased-array systems
antenna design
RF simulations
link budgets
Experience with payload simulation and modelling tools
Strong systems-level understanding across payload integration and satellite constraints
Experience working with satellite manufacturers, payload suppliers, or LEO programmes
Preferred Backgrounds
LEO broadband constellations
Satcom payload engineering
Advanced RF systems
Space and defence communications programmes
NTN / 5G non-terrestrial networks
High-throughput satellite systems
Environment
Fast-moving greenfield programme
Highly technical engineering culture
Hands-on individual contributor leadership
Startup-style pace with significant long-term scale
Systems Engineer (Contract) Overview EVONA is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to lead technical delivery across customer programs while contributing to internal product development. This role sits at the intersection of spacecraft systems engineering and next-generation AI-enabled mission integration. Key Responsibilities
Own technical delivery across customer projects from concept through execution
Conduct space vehicle-level trade studies (spacecraft buses & payloads) across multiple vendors
Perform architecture analysis, including:
Compatibility assessments
Interface risk identification
Ranked recommendations with clear engineering rationale
Produce customer-facing technical deliverables, including:
Compliance matrices
Architecture summaries
Risk assessments
Ensure outputs are:
Robust enough for design reviews
Clear and actionable for program managers
Validate engineering analyses for accuracy, completeness, and quality
Help shape internal engineering processes and methodologies based on hands-on spacecraft integration experience
Project Context
Building an AI-driven mission integrator that aggregates and optimizes across multiple vendors
Supporting model training through real mission architecture work
Focus areas include:
Mission architecture (system-level design)
SAR mission design
Optical payload expertise
Requirements
US Person (ITAR compliant)
5+ years of spacecraft systems engineering experience
Strong background in:
Spacecraft integration
Multi-vendor environments
Mission architecture & trade studies
Contract Details
Duration: Initial 9-month contract (through end of year)
Hours: Minimum 20 hours/month, with flexibility to scale based on workload
We are representing a venture-backed, deep-tech semiconductor company building critical infrastructure for next-generation AI and high-performance computing systems.
With significant capital raised and a major growth round in motion, the business is preparing to scale toward commercial manufacturing over the next 24–36 months. The next raise is expected to exceed $100m.
You will:
Lead large-scale institutional fundraising ($50m–$100m+)
Architect the financial strategy ahead of manufacturing ramp
Build institutional-grade reporting, systems and controls
Own long-range forecasting in a capital-intensive environment
Structure and negotiate complex commercial and supply chain agreements
Partner directly with the CEO as a strategic co-pilot
Prepare the business for global scale, defence exposure and Tier 1 partnerships
This is a pre-revenue environment moving toward low- and high-volume manufacturing over the next 2–3 years.
We are looking for a CFO who has:
Operated in semiconductor, advanced hardware, tooling, or deep-tech manufacturing
Raised significant growth capital from institutional or sovereign investors
Built finance infrastructure from early stage to scale
Strong commercial judgment and real contract negotiation experience
Comfort operating in technically complex, engineering-led environments
Gravitas with investors, boards and strategic partners
Gram Partners have partnered with a venture-backed, dual-use deep-tech company who are hiring their first CFO at a pivotal growth stage.
This is a strategic, front-office CFO role for a finance leader with experience in late-stage venture-backed businesses, ideally having taken a company from late stage through to exit.
Key focus areas include:
Capital raising and investor relations
Financial strategy, modelling, and FP&A
SaaS / recurring-revenue economics
M&A and strategic transactions
Partnering closely with CEO and Board
Ideal background:
CFO or senior finance leader in a growth-stage tech company
Strong exposure to SaaS or recurring revenue models
Experience in deep tech, data, software, or advanced technology
Comfortable operating in complex, international environments
Location: Europe (flexible; relocation and visa sponsorship available)
This is a rare opportunity to help shape the next phase of a mission-driven deep-tech company and play a key role in its journey toward scale and exit.
A rapidly scaling commercial space-data company is seeking an exceptional Head of Government Sales to lead and expand U.S. government.
Recent multi-year contract wins with major U.S. government departments have significantly increased demand, and further spacecraft are already in development.
We’re looking for a true hunter who can navigate complex federal procurement environments, lead multi-year sales cycles, and win large strategic data contracts.
What you’ll do
Lead federal sales across civilian, defense, and intelligence agencies, including major science and security organizations.
Drive pipeline development and execution for large, multi-year satellite-data purchases and next-generation systems.
Navigate the full government procurement lifecycle — budgeting, program advocacy, solicitation, proposal, negotiation, and award.
What You Bring
A proven record of winning major U.S. government contracts (ideally $10M+).
Experience selling commercial satellite data, remote sensing, geospatial analytics, or related datasets into the federal space.
Deep knowledge of federal procurement processes (defense, civilian agencies, or IC).
Ability to build and lead complex, multi-agency sales pursuits.
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