Business Development Engineer- DoD Space Systems

Are you passionate about shaping the future of national security in space? Lunar Outpost, an industry leader in space systems throughout the Earth Moon system is seeking a Business Development Engineer focused on U.S. Department of Defense space programs to help expand our company’s impact in establishing United States space capabilities.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering, customer engagement, proposal development and capture management, driving new business for Lunar Outpost across U.S. Space Force, Space Development Agency, Missile Defense Agency, and related DoD organizations. You will help position Lunar Outpost’s spacecraft systems, autonomy software, and mission operations platforms for next-generation national security space missions.

• 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 the DoD and private companies to secure new contracts and partnerships related to DoD space programs.
• Analyze solicitations (RFPs, RFIs, BAAs, OTAs) and translate customer requirements into compliant, technically differentiated proposals.
• Develop win strategies and competitive positioning aligned to mission needs and customer priorities.

• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across USSF, SDA, MDA, SSC, and other agencies.
• Shape opportunities by engaging DoD program offices to refine requirements and identify future needs.
• Track and analyze DoD space programs, budgets, and acquisition pathways (IDIQs, OTAs, SBIR/STTR).
• Engage with industry partners and internal personnel to enhance the probability of capture success.
• Support pipeline development and qualification of opportunities aligned with Lunar Outpost’s strategy.
• Represent Lunar Outpost at conferences, industry days, and customer engagements to evangelize technical capabilities.

• Perform end-to-end engineering work for small research and development programs as they relate to capture efforts.
• Contribute as a technical lead during capture and proposal development – developing architectures, concepts of operations, and system trade studies.

• Coordinate across engineering, program management and BD to deliver compelling and executable proposals.
• Drive disciplined capture processes – own or contribute to proposal volumes (technical, management, cost) and coordinate color team reviews, schedules, and compliance.

• Identify adjacent markets and follow-on opportunities to expand Lunar Outpost’s presence in national security space.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related STEM field.
• 4+ years of experience in DoD business development, capture, or proposal engineering (Aerospace or DoD field).
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading proposals and capture efforts for U.S. Government contracts.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition processes and regulations (FAR/DFARS).
• Strong technical background in spacecraft systems or mission operations (hardware and/or software).
• Ability to translate complex technical solutions into clear, compelling proposal content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; highly organized and deadline-driven.
• Self-starter capable of operating in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• U.S. Person (ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance).

• Knowledge of space mission areas such as:
  • Missile warning / missile tracking
  • Space domain awareness
  • Proliferated LEO constellations
  • Space battle management / C2 architectures
  • Cislunar space operations
• Existing network within DoD space community (government, FFRDCs, primes)
• Experience with CRM/pipeline tools (e.g., Gov Win)

Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education and scope of the role.

• Comprehensive health coverage:
  Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with…