Senior Proposal Writer / Proposal Architect – Aerospace

Astrobotic; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Job summary

Voyager Technologies is seeking a Pittsburgh, PA or Remote Senior Proposal Writer / Proposal Architect to join its Proposal Development Team. You will strategize, architect, and write technical proposals for Astrobotic's commercial spacecraft delivery services and systems, with opportunities to assist in engineering the technical solutions bid.

Ideal candidates are seasoned systems engineers, technical PMs, space scientists, or high-level thinkers who enjoy blending creative storytelling with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field; advanced degrees/internships may substitute.
• 5+ years in aerospace or related field.
• Understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles.
• Experience writing competitive proposals for funding.
• Ability to communicate technical topics through prose and graphics.
• Strategic thinking to storyboard compelling narratives.
• Strong critical thinking to identify and fix errors.
• Excellent writing with strong grammar and tone.
• Collaborative work with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Drive to deliver and improve; meet deadlines across projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop technically credible, competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, DoW, and civil customers.
• Draft content for proposals, including product descriptions and specs.
• Contribute to themes, storyboards, and strategic narratives.
• Write executive summaries and other critical sections.
• Interview subject matter experts to gather information.
• Review docs and convert into polished proposal content.
• Collaborate with graphic designers for visual content.
• Assemble and edit proposals aligning with guidelines.
• Address feedback from stakeholders and rework content.
• Provide guidance to other technical writers on the team.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Spacecraft systems basics

Proposal writing

Technical writing and visuals

Storyboarding narratives

Critical thinking

Excellent writing

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Driven to deliver

Multitasking

Aerospace systems engineering / PM

NASA/DoD proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

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 Pittsburgh, PA or Remote Senior Proposal Writer / Proposal Architect to join its Proposal Development Team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Proposal Development and be responsible for strategizing, architecting, and writing technical proposals for Astrobotic's commercial spacecraft delivery services and spacecraft systems. Candidates with technical backgrounds will also have the opportunity to help engineer the technical solutions being bid in proposals. This position is ideal for systems engineers, technical project managers, space scientists, and other high-level technical thinkers who are interested in flexing their creative skillset more.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work withina teamtodeveloptechnically credible, convincing, and competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, theDoW, and other governmentand civiliancustomers.
• Draft original content forproposals, including product descriptions, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
• Contribute todevelopingproposalwin themes,storyboards,andstrategic narrative approaches.
• Contribute to writing executive summaries and otherhighly criticalproposal sections.
• 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.
• Provide guidance to other technical writers on the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree inatechnical field, such as engineering, the physical sciences, orarelatedarea. Pursuit of relevant advanced degrees, relevant internships, or other relevant experiences may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
• 5+years of experience working in the aerospace industry or a relatedfield.
• Basic understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles.
• Prior experience writing competitive proposalsforfunding.
• The creativity tocommunicate technical topicsthroughbothprose and graphics.
• High-level, strategic thinking to storyboardcompellingtechnical narratives.
• Strong criticalthinking skillstoidentifyandcorrecttechnical, logical,and other errors.
• Excellentwriting ability, including astrong command of grammar, flow, tone,and conciseness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detailandexceptional organizational skills.
• Strong drive to deliver, improve, and succeed.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines for multiple overlapping projects.

DesiredSkills & Qualifications:

• Previousexperience as a systems engineer, program manager, or project manager in the aerospace industry
• Deep understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles.
• Experience writing proposals to NASAor theDoW.

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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