Senior Technical Writer

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Technical Writer to develop compelling proposal content that supports Quantum Space's growth across national security, civil, and commercial space markets. In this role, you will lead proposal messaging, content strategy, narrative development, and win theme creation while collaborating closely with capture managers, engineers, program managers, subject matter experts, and executive leadership teams.

You will play a critical role in helping Quantum Space win highly competitive opportunities by translating complex technical solutions into persuasive, customer-focused proposal content. This position is ideal for a skilled communicator who combines strong proposal development expertise with the ability to understand technical concepts, extract key insights from experts, and craft compelling narratives that clearly communicate customer value and mission impact.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

Develop and refine proposal win themes, discriminators, and strategic messaging

Lead proposal content strategy and narrative development activities across strategic pursuits

Create proposal outlines, storyboards, and content plans aligned with customer requirements and evaluation criteria

Conduct interviews with engineers, program managers, executives, and subject matter experts to gather technical and programmatic information

Transform complex technical concepts into clear, persuasive, and customer-focused proposal content

Develop executive summaries, management approaches, technical narratives, and key proposal sections

Ensure proposal content is compliant, compelling, and aligned with customer priorities and evaluation factors

Collaborate closely with capture managers and business development leaders to align messaging with overall pursuit strategies

Support proposal reviews and incorporate feedback from color teams, executives, and technical contributors

Coach and mentor proposal writers and contributors to improve content quality, consistency, and effectiveness

Maintain proposal content libraries, messaging frameworks, templates, and best practices

Support multiple concurrent proposal efforts in a fast-paced environment

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen proposal development processes and win probability

What It Takes

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Communications, English, Journalism, Marketing, Business, or a related field

8+ years of experience developing winning federal proposal content

Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into persuasive proposal messaging

Experience supporting Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, Civil Space, or related government pursuits

Strong interviewing, writing, editing, and storytelling skills

Experience developing proposal win themes, executive summaries, and strategic messaging

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Strong organizational, project management, and time-management skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven proposal environment

Nice-to-Have Experience

Experience supporting pursuits with U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Development Agency (SDA), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), NASA, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO), or the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD)

Familiarity with spacecraft development, satellite operations, launch systems, mission integration, or related aerospace programs

APMP Certification (Foundation, Practitioner, or Professional)

Experience supporting proposals valued at $50M to $500M+

Experience within aerospace, defense, intelligence, or advanced technology organizations

Strong understanding of federal acquisition processes and competitive proposal environments

Experience developing proposal content strategies for highly technical solutions and mission-focused programs

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and proposal development tools

What You’ll Get

Ownership – Shape the proposal narratives and messaging strategies that directly influence Quantum Space’s growth and mission success

Innovation – Help communicate breakthrough aerospace and defense technologies enabling next-generation space operations

Impact – Play a critical role in winning strategic opportunities that support national security, civil, and commercial space missions

Growth – Join a collaborative team operating at the intersection of business development, strategy, engineering, and space technology

Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA

Base Salary: $125,000 – $175,000

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Quantum Space's total compensation package.

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Apply now. Join us in building the next generation of spacecraft.