Proposal Writer – Aerospace

Voyager Technologies, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

19h • $70,000 - $105,000

About The Position

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