Business Development Engineer- DoD Space Systems

Lunar-Outpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. DoD space programs to help expand our national security space capabilities in the United States.

You will lead capture, write proposals, and shape technical solutions across DoD space programs. Posting involves coordinating with USSF, SDA, MDA, and other agencies, translating requirements into compelling content, and driving growth through strategic market development and cross-functional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in DoD business development, capture, or proposal engineering.
• Experience supporting proposals and capture for U.S. Government contracts.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS DoD acquisition processes
• Strong technical background in spacecraft systems or mission operations (hardware and/or software)
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, 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)

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new contracts, recompete existing contracts, and maintain positive business relationships.
• Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs) and translate customer requirements into compliant, technically differentiated proposals
• Develop win strategies and competitive positioning aligned to mission needs and customer priorities

Skills

DoD capture / business development

Proposal development

Capture management

Space systems engineering

Clear written communication

U.S. Person security clearance

Education

Aerospace Engineering

Systems Engineering

Computer Science

Tools

GovWin

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 systemis seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. Department of Defense space programsto help expand our company’simpactin establishing United States space capabilities. This role sits at the intersection ofengineering, customer engagement, proposal developmentand capture management, driving new businessfor Lunar OutpostacrossU.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 securityspace missions.

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Key Responsibilities:

Capture & Proposal Leadership:

• Lead and support capture effortsto secure new contracts, recompete existing contracts, andmaintainpositive business relationships.This includes writing proposals andsubmittingbids to the DoDand private companies to secure new contractsand partnerships relatedtoDoD space programs.
• Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs) and translate customer requirements intocompliant, technically differentiated proposals
• Develop win strategies andcompetitive positioning aligned to mission needs and customer priorities

Customer Engagement & Market Development:

• Build andmaintainrelationships with stakeholders acrossUSSF, SDA, MDA, SSC,and other agencies
• Shape opportunities by engagingDoDprogram officesto refine requirements andidentify future needs
• Track and analyze DoD space programs, budgets, and acquisition pathways (IDIQs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR)
• Engagewith industry partnersand 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 captureand proposal development -developing architectures, concepts of operations, and system trade studies.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

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

Strategy & Growth:

• Identifyadjacent 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 systemsor 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 andmaintaina 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 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.