Proposal Writer - Aerospace

Industrious Ventures; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Gym memberships

401(k) matching

Wellness programs

Mission-driven environment

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is a space, defense, and national security technology company advancing mission-critical solutions. We seek a Proposal Writer to join the Proposal Development Team and craft technically credible aerospace proposals for NASA, the DoW, and other customers.

This role suits engineers or scientists who enjoy blending prose with graphics. You'll work under the Director of Proposal Development to gather information, draft content, and ensure proposals meet guidelines, timelines,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; advanced degrees or internships may be considered in lieu of experience.
• 2+ years in aerospace or related field.
• Ability to read graphs, equations, units, and technical jargon.
• Experience writing technical proposals, white papers, or reports.
• Ability to communicate technical topics through prose and graphics.
• Strong critical thinking to identify and correct errors.
• Excellent writing with good grammar, flow, and conciseness.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Drive to deliver, improve, and succeed.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft technically credible, competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, DoW, and other customers.
• Create original proposal content including product descriptions and specifications.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather technical information for proposals.
• Review documentation and convert into polished proposal content.
• Collaborate with graphic designers for visual content.
• Assemble, review, and edit proposals for accuracy and guidelines.
• Address feedback from stakeholders and rework content.
• Manage document assembly, layout, and formatting.
• Create and maintain templates, boilerplate copy, and proposal libraries.
• Create and manage compliance checklists.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Aerospace experience

Technical writing

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in engineering or physical science

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. Pursuit of relevant advanced degrees, relevant internships, or other relevant experiences may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
• 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.

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.

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.

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