Proposal Writer - Aerospace

Industrious Ventures; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) with 50% match up to 8%

Wellness programs

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Proposal Writer to join the Proposal Development Team. You will craft technical proposals for spacecraft delivery services and systems, under the Director of Proposal Development.

This role suits engineers or scientists who enjoy creative content development and cross-functional collaboration. You will gather technical details from SMEs, convert them into compelling proposals, and work with designers on visuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (engineering, physical sciences, or related).
• 2+ years in aerospace or related field.
• Ability to read graphs, units and technical jargon.

Responsibilities

• Draft original content for proposals including product descriptions and specifications.
• Interview SMEs to gather technical information for proposals.
• Review and convert technical docs into polished proposal content.

Skills

Technical writing

Aerospace experience

Proposal writing

Graphics communication

Editing

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physical sciences or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies

The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart.

You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

Job Summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Proposal Writer to join its Proposal Development Team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Proposal Development and be responsible for writing technical proposals for Astrobotic’s commercial spacecraft delivery services and spacecraft systems. This position is ideal for candidates with engineering or science backgrounds who are interested in flexing their creative skillset more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work within a team to develop technically credible, convincing, and competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, the DoW, and other government and civilian customers.
• Draft original content for proposals, including product descriptions, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into proposals.
• Review technical documentation and convert it into polished and credible proposal content.
• Work with graphic designers to create compelling visual representations of technical content.
• Assemble, review, and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
• Rework proposal content to address feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage document assembly, layout, and formatting using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and related software programs.
• Create and maintain document templates, boilerplate copy, finished proposal libraries.
• Create and manage compliance checklists to ensure document requirements are being met.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, the physical sciences, or a related area.
• 2+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry or a related field.
• Conversant in the language of engineers and scientists (ability to read graphs, mathematical expressions, units, technical jargon, etc.)
• Prior experience writing technical proposals, white papers, or reports.
• The creativity to communicate technical topics through both prose and graphics.
• Strong critical thinking skills to identify and correct technical, logical, and other errors.
• Excellent writing ability, including a strong command of grammar, flow, tone, and conciseness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong drive to deliver, improve, and succeed.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines for multiple overlapping projects.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Basic understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles.
• Prior experience writing competitive proposals for funding.

The good faith base salary range $70,000 - $105,000 at the time of this posting. Where you fall within the range depends on your experience, skills, and location. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or bonus/incentive. This range may be adjusted in the future.

Voyager offers a highly competitive total compensation package designed to support the well-being, growth, and success of our employees. Employees benefit from a flexible and comprehensive rewards program that supports both professional and personal well-being.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
• The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.