Proposal Writer – Aerospace

The role

The Proposal Writer will write technical proposals for Astrobotic's commercial spacecraft delivery services and spacecraft systems. This role involves working under the Director of Proposal Development to develop competitive aerospace proposals for government and civilian customers.

What you will do

• Develop technically credible, convincing, and competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, the DoW, and other customers
• Draft original content including product descriptions, technical specifications, and performance requirements
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical information
• Review technical documentation and convert it into polished proposal content
• Work with graphic designers to create visual representations of technical content
• Assemble, review, and edit proposals for accuracy and adherence to guidelines
• Rework proposal content to address feedback from stakeholders
• Manage document assembly, layout, and formatting using Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
• Create and maintain document templates, boilerplate copy, and finished proposal libraries
• Create and manage compliance checklists

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, the physical sciences, or a related area
• 2+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry or a related field
• Conversant in the language of engineers and scientists
• Prior experience writing technical proposals, white papers, or reports
• The creativity to communicate technical topics through both prose and graphics
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Excellent writing ability
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Strong drive to deliver, improve, and succeed
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines for multiple overlapping projects

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles
• Prior experience writing competitive proposals for funding

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

Before you apply

• Applicants must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce

About the company

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company. They tackle complex challenges to deliver transformative, mission-critical solutions.