Senior Federal Capture Lead – Space Systems & Defense

Satlyt, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Satlyt, Inc. seeks a senior capture professional to turn federal opportunities into funded U.S. federal programs and production contracts. This is a capture and execution role focused on outcomes, not meetings.

Satlyt is building virtual AI data centers in space, enabling distributed compute, onboard AI, and software-defined operations across spacecraft and ground infrastructure, serving both commercial and government markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in U.S. federal capture or related field.
• Demonstrated success winning funded federal contracts.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal acquisition and procurement processes.
• Experience building and executing capture plans and federal proposals.
• Strong written communication and ability to translate tech into mission outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage Satlyt’s federal opportunity pipeline.
• Identify programs, program offices, mission owners, and funding pathways.
• Develop capture strategies across NASA, Space Force, SDA, AFRL, DIU, and other agencies.
• Coordinate proposal development across technical and leadership teams.
• Translate Satlyt technology into clear government mission outcomes.
• Track federal budgets and procurement cycles; move pilots toward production awards.

Skills

Federal capture

Proposal development

Acquisition & procurement

Capture plans

Written communication

Execution mindset

Opportunity qualification

Stakeholder navigation

Independent work

Government program offices

Job description

Satlyt, Inc. seeks a senior capture professional to turn federal opportunities into funded U.S. federal programs and production contracts. This is a capture and execution role focused on outcomes, not meetings.

Satlyt is building virtual AI data centers in space, enabling distributed compute, onboard AI, and software-defined operations across spacecraft and ground infrastructure, serving both commercial and government markets.