Aerospace BD Engineer: Proposals & Capture Strategy

Lunar Outpost European Union; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement match

11 company holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost, a leader in space robotics, is hiring a Business Development Engineer to advance our mission in a dynamic startup setting. You will perform market research, track solicitations, and lead capture efforts with NASA/DoD and private partners to secure contracts and partnerships related to our lunar rover platforms.

The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years in contract capture, strong communication, and an ability to work across labs, customers, and proposals. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
• 3+ years of experience performing contract capture in Aerospace/DoD.
• Prior knowledge and experience in the RFP process.
• Deep knowledge of the aerospace and/or technology industries and market.
• Ability to independently develop skills to fill gaps in R&D program engineering.
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• U.S. Person.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and customer research to inform business strategy.
• Track open solicitations, their total value, submission requirements, and key customers.
• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new contracts, recompete existing contracts, and maintain positive business relationships.
• Collaborate with industry partners, stakeholders, decision makers, customers, and internal personnel to enhance capture success.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to business development processes and related areas to make future success more likely.
• Perform end-to-end engineering work for small R&D programs as they relate to capture efforts.
• Attend conferences and workshops to socialize new business concepts with potential customers.

Skills

RFP process knowledge

Aerospace/DoD market knowledge

Proposal writing

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CAD

Basic machining

Soldering

Microcontroller software

Vacuum chamber testing

Job description

Lunar Outpost, a leader in space robotics, is hiring a Business Development Engineer to advance our mission in a dynamic startup setting. You will perform market research, track solicitations, and lead capture efforts with NASA/DoD and private partners to secure contracts and partnerships related to our lunar rover platforms.

The role requires a STEM degree, 3+ years in contract capture, strong communication, and an ability to work across labs, customers, and proposals. U.S.