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