Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Voyager Technologies is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company delivering mission-critical solutions. The Senior Proposal Technical Writer will strategize, architect, and write technically credible aerospace proposals for spacecraft delivery services and spacecraft systems, while collaborating with subject matter experts, designers, and cross-functional teams.
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
- Contribute to developing proposal win themes, storyboards, and strategic narrative approaches
- Contribute to writing executive summaries and other highly critical proposal sections
- 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
- Provide guidance to other technical writers on the team
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field, such as engineering, the physical sciences, or a related area
- 5+ years of experience working in the aerospace industry or a related field
- Basic understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles
- Prior experience writing competitive proposals for funding
- The creativity to communicate technical topics through both prose and graphics
- High-level, strategic thinking to storyboard compelling technical narratives
- 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
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position 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)
- Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce
- Previous experience as a systems engineer, program manager, or project manager in the aerospace industry
- Deep understanding of spacecraft systems and engineering principles
- Experience writing proposals to NASA or the DoW
Benefits
- Hybrid schedule; remote candidates will be considered who meet all requirements
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees
- Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more
- No long-term contracts and FREE on demand workout videos before you enroll
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security
- Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being
- Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources
- The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment
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