Proposal Lead Engineer
About The Position
The Proposal Lead Engineer supports the Business Development Team with the development of compliant proposals including implementation of capture strategies, and supports customer engagement related to product development. Reports to the VP, Strategy & Business Development. ABOUT US Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry's most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Ability to communicate effectively with both written and spoken forms
- Ability to develop, plan and execute programs
- 10-20% Travel Required
Nice To Haves
- Preferred Education: B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
- Preferred Experience: 2+ years experience engineering at Systima or 5+ years engineering experience in space or defense industry.
- Experience managing teams and/or projects
- Experience with customer presentations
- Exposure to concept development, technology application, and program planning
Responsibilities
- Leads engineering teams with development of technical approach development, risk assessment, compliance matrices, hardware utilization matrices, and project plans (WBS) and costs
- Coordinates proposal reviews and closing of action items
- Handles complex proposals and ensures proposal compliance
- Aligns and uses Karman's portfolio to meet customer requirements
- Engages in customer technical discussions and extend technical support to business development team
- Writes, compiles and manages all proposal documents, requirements, and checklists
- Develops business development documents including proposal templates, RFI responses, and customer presentations
- Implements Business Development team strategies to capture opportunities
- Responsible for proposal log tracking and on-time proposal submittal
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
