Proposal Writer (Top Secret Clearance)

Description

The company builds satellite buses, the commercial spacecraft platforms that carry customer payloads to orbit, and produces them at scale by combining software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing.

Demand for spacecraft is rising as launch vehicles multiply, launch costs fall, and more payload companies enter the market. Spacecraft support uses such as earth observation and communications.

The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.

The Proposal Specialist (Proposal Writer) helps grow the business by writing strong proposals that win contracts. You will work with Business Development, Product, and Mission Management across US Government, Commercial, and International Government markets, and you will maintain the proposal templates and content library.

The role is fast-paced and calls for independent decisions across competing priorities. You will take on many tasks, learn new domain areas on the job, and jump into new pursuits with a high standard of quality, even under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as a lead author on responses to RFIs, RFPs, and other new business opportunities.
• Manage the full proposal lifecycle and take final ownership of complete proposals, including technical, cost and price, schedule, and other sections.
• Turn technical material into clear documents for varied readers.
• Write persuasive content that shows product strengths, capabilities, and solutions that meet customer needs.
• Shape rough drafts and high-level details into strong proposal content.
• Follow established guidelines and quality standards in all work.
• Deliver high-quality work on time, every time.

Requirements

• At least 2 years writing, drafting, and editing proposals for US government or other demanding aerospace and defense customers.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as engineering, BD, and contracts under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous, proactive, and well organized.
• Communicates clearly in any setting, whether synchronous or asynchronous, in person or virtual, written or spoken.
• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Coachable and team-oriented, able to give and take constructive feedback that helps individuals and the team succeed.
• Able to manage several deadlines at once with strong organizational skills.
• Nice to have: direct experience in spacecraft or spacecraft-adjacent markets.
• Holds an active Top Secret SCI clearance or is willing to obtain one.
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Conditions

Pay ranges are set by role, level, location, and market data. Base pay is decided case by case and may reflect job-related skills, education, experience, technical ability, and internal equity.

Full-time hires may also receive long-term incentives in the form of stock options, plus medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Based at the Playa Vista office, where in-person collaboration is part of the setup.

Eligibility: applicants must be a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or must be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. The work is governed by ITAR and EAR export control laws.

Benefits

• Equity in the company, so you share in the results of your work.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost.
• Starting at 15 days of vacation, rising to 20+ days a year, plus 10 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with a 100% match on the first 3% and a 50% match on the next 2%.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave, plus childcare reimbursement of up to $350/day for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks.
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and family gatherings.
• A desk setup with the tools you need to work at your best.
• Opportunity to work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries.