Business Development Engineer

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

11 company holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost invites you to join as a Business Development Engineer in Golden, CO. Shape the future of space presence by pursuing contracts with NASA, DoD, and private firms, writing proposals, and expanding partnerships for lunar rover and mobility platforms.

This startup role requires a generalist who thrives in the lab, with customers, and in proposal development to advance our Lunar Terrain Vehicle program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or related discipline.
• 3+ years of contract capture experience in aerospace/DoD.
• Experience with the RFP process and proposal development.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace and technology markets.
• Ability to self-start and fill gaps in R&D program engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organization, and time management.
• U.S. Person required.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and customer research to inform business strategy.
• Track solicitations, values, requirements, and key customers.
• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new contracts and recompete existing ones, including proposals to NASA, DoD, and private companies.
• Collaborate with partners and customers to improve capture success.
• Evaluate improvements to BD processes for future success.
• Engage in end-to-end engineering work for small R&D programs related to capture.
• Attend conferences to socialize new business concepts with customers.

Skills

RFP process expertise

Aerospace market knowledge

Contract capture experience

Proposal writing

Customer relationship management

Strong communication skills

U.S. Person

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CAD

Machining basics

Soldering

Microcontroller software

Vacuum chamber testing

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of humanity's presence in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, invites you to join our team! Lunar Outpost is dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space, while also driving positive impacts here on Earth. We are currently seeking a Business Development Engineer to contribute to our mission in a dynamic startup environment. This role is for a true generalist, capable in the lab, in front of customers, and writing proposals behind the scenes.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost and work on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle (LTV), which will carry NASA astronauts farther than they've ever been before on the lunar surface!

Key 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. This includes writing proposals and submitting bids to NASA, the DoD, and private companies to secure new contracts, payload service agreements, and partnerships related to our lunar rover and mobility platforms.
• Collaborate with industry partners, stakeholders, decision makers, customers, and internal personnel to enhance the probability of 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 research and development programs as they relate to capture efforts
• Attend conferences and workshops to socialize new business concepts with potential customers

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
• 3+ years of experience performing contract capture in the Aerospace and/or DoD field
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Existing contact network in NASA and/or DoD
• Cross-functional skill set, including but not limited to: CAD, basic machining, soldering, microcontroller software development, and vacuum chamber test experience
• Research program documentation and report writing experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer
• Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation
• Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions
• Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar Outpost Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Lunar Outpost Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employees, including executives and human resources personnel, are expected to conduct themselves with professionalism and treat others with dignity and respect in accordance with this policy.