Business Development Engineer- DoD Space Systems

lunaroutpost; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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 Inc. in Golden, CO, is seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. DoD space programs to expand the company's footprint in national security space.

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.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in DoD business development, capture, or proposal engineering.
• 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 into clear, compelling proposal content.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new contracts, re-compete existing contracts, and maintain positive business relationships; write proposals and bids to the DoD and private companies for DoD space programs.
• 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.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across USSF, 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.

Skills

DoD business development

Capture management

Proposal writing

Technical-to-proposal translation

US clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field

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, re‑compete 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 into compliant, 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 across USSF, 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 BDo 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 in DoD 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 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).

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.