Bid & Proposal Engineer

Elevate Ventures; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Ventures in Stockton, CA is hiring for a position focused on managing and completing bids and proposals in the aerospace sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and experience in proposal management. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and CAD software. The salary ranges from $72,000 to $95,000 annually, and applicants must meet ITAR eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years’ experience.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years’ experience.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Safety oriented and must follow all safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Create, submit, and follow up on bids and proposals.
• Input all data into the Estimating Workbook.
• Interface with customers for bid-related information.
• Follow up on proposal statuses until decisions are made.
• Perform and/or coordinate detailed proposal write-ups.

Skills

strong organizational skills

verbal communication

written communication

strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes

ability to perform technical writing

strong computer background

teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5+ years of experience (General level)

10+ years of experience (Senior level)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia, Creo)

Job description

• Location: 3437 S Airport Way, Stockton, CA, 95206, United States
• Base Pay: $72,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type: FT Exempt
• Required Degree: 4 Year Degree

Join the team that builds for the best. At Applied Aerospace, we design, fabricate, and test mission-critical aerospace components for leading innovators like SpaceX, NASA, Northrop Grumman, and Boeing. Every part we create reflects our relentless commitment to quality, reliability, and performance. Through precision engineering and purpose-driven innovation, we’re helping take aerospace technology to new heights — and we’re looking for talented individuals who want to be part of that journey.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION:

Complete all necessary duties to create, submit and follow up on bids and proposals for the company.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Input all data into the Estimating Workbook.
• Interface with customer for pertinent information regarding each bid.
• Follow up with customer or business development manager on status of each proposal submitted until expiration date or until a selection has been made.
• Obtain feedback (competition, price, schedule, technical, etc.) on each proposal once a decision is made and forward to bid and proposal and business development managers.
• Perform and/or coordinate detailed proposal write-ups, when required.
• Create response letter for each assigned proposal.
• Responsible for the timely completion and submittal of each assigned proposal in coordination with business development manager.

SKILLS • EXPERIENCE • EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Associate level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• General level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 5+ years’ experience.
• Senior level requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering plus 10+ years’ experience.
• Must have strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes and ability to perform technical writing.
• Ability to read blueprints, and having some materials background, is required.
• Strong computer background, with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Projects.
• Capability to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software like AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Catia, or Creo.
• Must be safety oriented, use personal protective equipment when needed, and follow all safety and plant rules and regulations.
• Must work well within a team environment and have strong attendance and housekeeping standards.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law.

Due to the nature of our work and applicable U.S. export control laws, this position requires International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) eligibility. Only individuals who qualify as a “U.S. person” as defined by ITAR (U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, refugees, or asylees), unless specified otherwise within job description, are eligible for employment.

Applied Aerospace & Defense (“AA&D”) is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to disability, medical condition, or other protected reason may contact the Human Resources Department. Requests will be reviewed in accordance with applicable law.

Where required by law, the applicable pay range and a summary of benefits and other compensation for this position will be provided.