DoD Space Business Development Lead

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

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.