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Proposal Writer at Space Kinetic. . Location: El Segundo, California; Remote. A New Paradigm For Space Operations.. . Who We Are:.  . . Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy. . . What You’ll Do:.  . . As a . Proposal Writer.  at Space Kinetic, you will play a critical role in securing the partnerships, contracts, and funding that power our mission. You will lead the development of high‑quality proposals for government agencies, commercial customers, and strategic partners: translating complex technical concepts into compelling, clear, and compliant narratives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy, engineering, and business development, offering a unique opportunity to shape how our technology is understood and adopted by the market. . . This is a full-time position that can either be worked onsite at the El Segundo office or remote.   . . Responsibilities: . . . Lead end-to-end proposal development. , from opportunity analysis and outline creation to final submission for government (e.g.,DoD, SBIR, NASA) and commercial customers. . . Craft persuasive, technically accurate content.  that clearly communicates our mission, capabilities, solutions, and value proposition. . . Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and strategy teams.  to translate technical inputs into polished narratives, graphics, and structured proposal components. . . Ensure full compliance.  with RFP/RFI/BAA requirements, including format, structure, evaluation criteria, and submission protocols. . . Manage proposal timelines and workflows. , including content collection, technical reviews, color-team reviews, and final production. . . Develop reusable proposal assets. , including boilerplate text, past performance summaries, capability statements, and standard graphics. . . .  . .  What It Takes:. . . Bachelor's degree in Writing, Engineering, Business, Communications, or a related field. . . 3+ years of experience. in proposal writing, technical writing, or government contracting—preferably in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or similar industries. . . Strong understanding of . government procurement processes. , including FAR-based solicitations, SBIR/STTR programs, and OTA or commercial contracting pathways. . . Ability to synthesize complex, highly technical information into clear, concise, and engaging content. . . Exceptional writing, editing, organizational, and project management skills. . . Experience with proposal tools and templates (e.g., color reviews, compliance matrices, proposal outlines). . . Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities. . . Eligible to hold a US TS/SCI Clearance. . .  . . What We’d Love:. . . Previous work on Large-scale IDIQ, BAA, FOA, or SBIR Phase II/III proposals. . . Understanding of classified program workflows  . . Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. . . Experience creating visual storytelling assets, such as graphics, infographics, or data visualizations. . . .  Where You’ll Be:. . . The position can be onsite in El Segundo, CA or worked remotely.. . .  . . Salary Range: . $120,000-150,000. . .  . . What We Offer: . . . Equity ownership. – meaningful stake in a high-growth startup, so you share directly in the company’s success . . . . Unlimited PTO.  – take the time you need to recharge and stay at your best . . Paid holidays + company-wide winter break.  (business permitting) . . Comprehensive healthcare coverage.  company pays . 100% of employee premiums.  for our base medical, dental, and vision plans, plus . 75% for dependents.  . . Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options.  so you can choose the coverage that best fits you and your family . . Performance-based bonuses.  tied to impact and results . . Rapid growth opportunities.  strong performers quickly expand responsibility, scope, and compensation . . Commuter benefits.  . . .  . . ITAR Requirements: .  . This position is subject to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Candidates must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, Protected Individual as defined by law), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR . here.  . . Equal Employment Opportunity:.  . Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability.  . or any other legally protected status..  . The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  . Pay Range. $120,000. - . $150,000. . USD