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Lunar Outpost · 4 days ago

Business Development Engineer

Golden, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Lunar Outpost is an industry leader in space robotics and planetary vehicles, dedicated to creating a permanent presence in space. They are seeking a Business Development Engineer to perform market research, lead capture efforts for new contracts, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance business development success.

AerospaceInformation TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Contract captureAerospace industry knowledgeRFP processProposal writingCross-functional skillsTime managementCommunication skillsSelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

3+ years of experience performing contract capture in the Aerospace and/or DoD field

Prior knowledge and experience in 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

Preferred

Existing contact network in NASA and/or DoD

Cross-functional skill set, including but not limited to: CAD, basic machining, soldering, microcontroller software development, and vacuum chamber test experience

Research program documentation and report writing experience