# Director of Capture and Proposal Operations at Lodestar

- Company: Lodestar
- What the company does: Lodestar is building the first autonomous AI fighter-pilot for space, to power in-orbit bodyguard satellites and deliver orbital defence as a service to high-value assets. Backed by Entrepreneur First.
- Company website: https://lodestar.space
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Los Angeles, US
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-06-11
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.eu.greenhouse.io/lodestarspace/jobs/4884448101
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lodestar-director-of-capture-and-proposal-operations/

## About the role

As the Director of Capture & Proposal Operations , you will own the end-to-end lifecycle of our federal acquisition pipeline. Moving beyond traditional business development, you will lead the strategic shaping, competitive positioning, and rigorous execution of high-value proposals for the U.S.

## What they're looking for

- Experience: 6–10+ years of proven experience in federal capture management and proposal operations, specifically within the defense aerospace, defense software, space systems, or national security technology sectors
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required, TS/SCI preferred or must be eligible to obtain

Tags: Commercial