Proposal Writer – Aerospace

Voyager Technologies • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality. If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager. Job Summary Voyager Technologies is seeking a Proposal Writer to join its Proposal Development Team. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of the Director of Proposal Development and be responsible for writing technical proposals for Astrobotic’s commercial spacecraft delivery services and spacecraft systems. This position is ideal for candidates with engineering or science backgrounds who are interested in flexing their creative skillset more.

Requirements

• 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 (ability to read graphs, mathematical expressions, units, technical jargon, etc.)
• Prior experience writing technical proposals, white papers, or reports.
• The creativity to communicate technical topics through both prose and graphics.
• Strong critical thinking skills to identify and correct technical, logical, and other errors.
• Excellent writing ability, including a strong command of grammar, flow, tone, and conciseness.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong drive to deliver, improve, and succeed.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines for multiple overlapping projects.
• Must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
• Must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Work within a team to develop technically credible, convincing, and competitive aerospace proposals for NASA, the DoW, and other government and civilian customers.
• Draft original content for proposals, including product descriptions, technical specifications, and performance requirements.
• Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical information and incorporate it into proposals.
• Review technical documentation and convert it into polished and credible proposal content.
• Work with graphic designers to create compelling visual representations of technical content.
• Assemble, review, and edit proposals to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to guidelines.
• Rework proposal content to address feedback from internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage document assembly, layout, and formatting using Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and related software programs.
• Create and maintain document templates, boilerplate copy, finished proposal libraries.
• Create and manage compliance checklists to ensure document requirements are being met.

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level