EVONA · 1 day ago
Business Development Engineer
Golden, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expEVONA is a fast-growing space robotics and mobility company seeking a Business Development Engineer to support future space missions. The role involves conducting market research, leading capture efforts, and collaborating with engineering teams to develop proposals for government and commercial customers.
Staffing & Recruiting
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conduct market and customer research to inform business and capture strategy
Track open solicitations, including scope, value, requirements, timelines, and key stakeholders
Lead and support capture efforts for new contracts and recompetes with government and commercial customers
Write and contribute to technical proposals and bids for aerospace, defense, and space exploration programs
Collaborate with internal engineering teams, leadership, and external partners to strengthen capture positioning
Support improvements to business development and capture processes
Perform hands-on engineering work for small R&D efforts tied to capture and proposal activities
Attend conferences, workshops, and industry events to develop relationships and socialize new concepts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
3+ years of experience supporting or leading contract capture in aerospace, space, or defense
Prior experience with the RFP process and proposal development
Strong understanding of the aerospace and/or advanced technology market
Comfortable learning new technical areas independently to support R&D and capture efforts
Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills
US Person status
Preferred
Existing network across NASA, DoD, or related government agencies
Hands-on technical skills such as CAD, basic machining, soldering, microcontroller development, or test experience
Experience writing research documentation, technical reports, or program summaries
Background working in small, fast-moving, or startup engineering environments
Company
EVONA
We believe in the evolution of knowledge and the progression of people - it is so core to our business, it's the meaning of our name: EVO - to evolve, ONA - people.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jack Madley
Co-Founder
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