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Proposal Lead Engineer

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Karman Space & Defense

Mukilteo, WA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 02/20/2026 (Updated 11 hours ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/21/2026

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Job Description

SUMMARY

The Proposal Lead Engineer supports the Business Development Team with the development of compliant proposals including implementation of capture strategies, and supports customer engagement related to product development. Reports to the Solutions Architect. ABOUT USKarman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industrys most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Medical, Dental, VisionCompany Paid Life Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysTuition Reimbursement•
WHAT YOU WILL
DOLeads engineering teams with development of technical approach development, risk assessment, compliance matrices, hardware utilization matrices, and project plans (WBS) and costsCoordinates proposal reviews and closing of action itemsHandles complex proposals and ensures proposal complianceAligns and uses Karmans portfolio to meet customer requirementsEngages in customer technical discussions and extend technical support to business development teamWrites, compiles and manages all proposal documents, requirements, and checklistsDevelops business development documents including proposal templates, RFI responses, and customer presentationsImplements Business Development team strategies to capture opportunities Responsible for proposal log tracking and on-time proposal submittal
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING
FORPreferred Education:
B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or related field
Preferred Experience:
2+ years experience engineering at Systima or 5+ years engineering experience in space or defense industry.
Additional Preferred Experience:
Experience managing teams and/or projectsExperience with customer presentationsExposure to concept development, technology application, and program planningAbility to communicate effectively with both written and spoken formsAbility to develop, plan and execute programsMust be a U.S. citizen10-20% Travel Required
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (protected class) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

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