Business Development Engineer- DoD Space Systems

Lunar Outpost European Union; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with matching

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost seeks a Business Development Engineer to drive DoD space programs, blending engineering insight with strategic capture and proposal leadership.

You will engage with USSF, SDA, MDA, and other DoD agencies to shape opportunities, lead end-to-end proposals, and coordinate cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, startup-like environment with security considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, CS, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years in DoD BD, capture, or proposal engineering.
• Experience leading proposals and captures for US Government contracts.
• Familiarity with FAR/DFARS acquisition processes.
• Strong technical background in spacecraft systems or mission operations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new DoD contracts and recompete existing ones, including writing proposals.
• Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs) and translate requirements into compliant proposals.
• Develop win strategies and competitive positioning aligned to 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 DoD space programs, budgets, and acquisition pathways (IDIQs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR).
• Coordinate with industry partners and internal teams to enhance capture success.

Skills

DoD business development

Capture management

Proposal engineering

Written & verbal communication

Startup environment adaptability

Education

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

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 system is seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. Department of Defense space programsto help expand our company's impact in establishing United States space capabilities. This role sits at the intersection ofengineering, 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.

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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.