Business Development Engineer- DoD Space Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Holidays

Parental leave

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost in Golden, CO is seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. Department of Defense space programs to drive growth and capture.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, proposal development, and customer engagement, translating DoD requirements into compelling proposals and shaping strategy with DoD partners. You will lead technical capture activities, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and represent Lunar Outpost at industry events, with eligibility for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of DoD BD, capture, or proposal experience (Aerospace or DoD).
• Experience supporting or leading DoD government proposals and captures.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS.
• Strong technical background in spacecraft systems or mission operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; organized and deadline-driven.
• U.S. Person eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capture to secure contracts, recompete existing contracts, and maintain relationships; write proposals and bids to DoD and partners.
• Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs) and translate requirements into compliant proposals.
• Develop win strategies and competitive positioning aligned to mission needs.

Skills

Business development

Capture management

Proposal engineering

DoD regulations

Spacecraft systems

Customer engagement

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

GovWin

CRM software

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of national security in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space systems throughout the Earth Moon system is seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. Department of Defense space programs to help expand our company’s impact in establishing United States space capabilities. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement, proposal development and capture management, driving new business for Lunar Outpost across U.S. Space Force, Space Development Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and related DoD organizations. You will help position Lunar Outpost’s spacecraft systems, autonomy software, and mission operations platforms for next-generation national security space missions.

Take the #NextLeap with Lunar Outpost!

Key Responsibilities

• 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 the DoD and private companies to secure new contracts and partnerships related to DoD space programs.
• Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs) and translate customer requirements intocompliant, technically differentiated proposals
• Develop win strategies and competitive positioning aligned to mission needs and customer priorities

Customer Engagement & Market Development

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders acrossUSSF, SDA, MDA, SSC, and other agencies
• Shape opportunities by engaging DoD program offices to refine requirements and identify future needs
• Track and analyze DoD space programs, budgets, and acquisition pathways (IDIQs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR)
• Engage with industry partners and internal personnel to enhance the probability of capture success
• Support pipeline development and qualification of opportunities aligned with Lunar Outpost’s strategy
• Represent Lunar Outpost at conferences, industry days, and customer engagements to evangelize technical capabilities

Technical Solution Development

• Perform end-to-end engineering work for small research and development programs as they relate to capture efforts
• Contribute as a technical lead during capture and proposal development - developing architectures, concepts of operations, and system trade studies.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Coordinate across engineering, program management and BD to deliver compelling and executable proposals
• Drive disciplined capture processes - own or contribute to proposal volumes (technical, management, cost) and coordinate color team reviews, schedules, and compliance

Strategy & Growth

• Identify adjacent markets and follow-on opportunities to expand Lunar Outpost’s presence in national security space

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field
• 4+ years of experience inDoD business development, capture, or proposal engineering(Aerospace or DoD field)
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading proposals and capture efforts for U.S. Government contracts
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and regulations (FAR/DFARS)
• Strong technical background in spacecraft systems or mission operations (hardware and/or software)
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions intoclear, compelling proposal content
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized and deadline-driven
• Self-starter capable of operating in a fast-paced, startup environment
• U.S. Person (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of space mission areas such as:
• Missile warning / missile tracking
• Space domain awareness
• Proliferated LEO constellations
• Space battle management / C2 architectures
• Cislunar space operations
• Existing network within DoD space community (government, FFRDCs, primes)
• Experience with CRM/pipeline tools (e.g., GovWin)

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role.

• 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.