R&D & Capture Engineer — Space Robotics

Lunar Outpost; Golden (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Lunar Outpost is seeking an R&D Engineer to contribute to our mission in a startup environment. The role spans lab work, customer engagement, and proposal writing for capture and contracting in aerospace and DoD sectors.

As part of a team working on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, you will develop end-to-end engineering for small programs tied to capture efforts, engage with customers, attend conferences, and help shape our business strategy in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM field required.
• 3+ years of experience performing contract capture in Aerospace/DoD.
• Knowledge of the RFP process.
• Deep knowledge of the aerospace and/or technology industries and market.
• Ability to independently develop skills to fill gaps in R&D program engineering.
• Self-motivated, focused, and driven to meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• U.S. Person required.

Responsibilities

• Perform market and customer research to inform business strategy.
• Track open solicitations, their total value, submission requirements, and key customers.
• Lead and support capture efforts to secure new contracts, recompete existing contracts, and maintain positive business relationships. This includes writing proposals and submitting bids to NASA, the DoD, and private companies to secure new contracts, payload service agreements, and partnerships related to our lunar rover and mobility platforms.
• Collaborate with industry partners, stakeholders, decision makers, customers, and internal personnel to enhance the probability of capture success.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to business development processes and related areas to make future success more likely.
• Perform end-to-end engineering work for small research and development programs as they relate to capture efforts.
• Attend conferences and workshops to socialize new business concepts with potential customers.

Skills

Contract capture

RFP process knowledge

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

CAD

Machining basics

Soldering

Microcontroller software

Vacuum chamber testing

Job description

Lunar Outpost is seeking an R&D Engineer to contribute to our mission in a startup environment. The role spans lab work, customer engagement, and proposal writing for capture and contracting in aerospace and DoD sectors.

As part of a team working on the Lunar Terrain Vehicle, you will develop end-to-end engineering for small programs tied to capture efforts, engage with customers, attend conferences, and help shape our business strategy in a fast-paced setting.