Business Development Engineer

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

Job summary

Lunar Outpost seeks a Business Development Engineer to shape the future of space presence through market research, capture leadership, and proposal development. You will engage customers, manage opportunities, and collaborate with NASA, DoD, and private partners to win contracts tied to lunar rover platforms.

The role requires a STEM degree and 3+ years in aerospace/DoD contract capture, with strong RFP, communication, and project-management skills to thrive in a startup environment.

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

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.

Skills

Market research

Contract capture

Proposal writing

RFP process

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

CAD

Soldering

Microcontroller software development

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

Any offer of employment for this position is conditional upon Lunar Outpost receiving the LTVS Phase II contract from NASA. If the contract is not awarded to Lunar Outpost, this offer will be considered null and void, without further obligation to Lunar Outpost.

Lunar Outpost is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against protected characteristics (gender, age, sexual orientation, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, disability, veteran status). We want all employees (including executives and HR) to treat others with respect and professionalism.