Proposal and Capture Specialist

Space Kinetic; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity-Based Compensation

Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Job summary

Space Kinetic, a venture-backed startup in El Segundo, is hiring a Proposal Writer to develop high-quality proposals for government and commercial contracts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, and exceptional communication skills. The role can be onsite or remote, offering equity-based compensation and competitive benefits, including medical coverage and PTO.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical information.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development.
• Craft persuasive and technically accurate content.
• Collaborate with engineering and strategy teams.

Skills

Proposal writing

Technical writing

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or related field

Tools

Proposal tools and templates

Job description

Overview

Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy.

What You’ll Do

As a ProposalWriter at Space Kinetic, you will play a critical role in securing the partnerships, contracts, and funding that power our mission. You will lead the development of high-quality proposals for government agencies, commercial customers, and strategic partners: translating complex technical concepts into compelling, clear, and compliant narratives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and business development, offering a unique opportunity to shape how our technology is understood and adopted by the market.

This is a full-time position that can either be worked onsite at the El Segundo office or remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end proposal development, from opportunity analysis and outline creation to final submission for government (e.g., DoD, SBIR, NASA) and commercial customers.
• Craft persuasive, technically accurate content that clearly communicates our mission, capabilities, solutions, and value proposition.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams to translate technical inputs into polished narratives, graphics, and structured proposal components.
• Ensure full compliance with RFP/RFI/BAA requirements, including format, structure, evaluation criteria, and submission protocols.
• Manage proposal timelines and workflows, including content collection, technical reviews, color-team reviews, and final production.
• Develop reusable proposal assets, including boilerplate text, past performance summaries, capability statements, and standard graphics.

What It Takes

• Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting—preferably in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Strong understanding of government procurement processes, including FAR-based solicitations, SBIR/STTR programs, and OTA or commercial contracting pathways.
• Ability to synthesize complex, highly technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content.
• Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience with proposal tools and templates (e.g., color reviews, compliance matrices, proposal outlines).
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
• Eligible to hold a US TS/SCI Clearance

What We’d Love

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience creating visual storytelling assets, such as graphics, infographics, or data visualizations.

Where You’ll Be

• The position can be onsite in El Segundo, CA or worked remotely.

What We Offer

• Equity-Based Compensation
• Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

ITAR Requirements

This position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR. Candidates must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Protected Individual as defined by law) or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.