Business Development Engineer

Lunar Outpost Inc.; Golden, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost Inc. is seeking a Business Development Engineer to drive growth in the aerospace market, leading contract capture efforts, researching opportunities, and developing proposals for NASA, DoD, and private partners. The role blends lab work with customer engagement and strategic planning.

The candidate will work on end-to-end capture activities, maintain relationships with key customers, and help shape business strategy in a dynamic 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

Contract capture

RFP process

Proposal writing

Aerospace/DoD knowledge

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Tools

CAD basics

Basic machining

Soldering

Microcontroller software development

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-recognised holidays
• Parental leave
• Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development

Lunar OutpostInc.is an equal opportunity employer.Lunar Outpost Inc. doesnot discriminateon the basis ofrace,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. Allemployees,including executives andhuman resources personnel, are expectedtoconduct themselves with professionalism andtreat others withdignityandrespect in accordance with this policy.