Business Development Engineer: Proposals & Costing

Rock West Composites; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental

Annual Bonus

401K - 5% match

Employee Stocks Option Program

9/80 work schedule

8- paid Holidays

PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of em­

$2,500 tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rock West Composites, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Engineer in San Diego, CA, reporting to the VP of Space Structures.

You will support new business growth through technical proposal development, cost estimation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, and 2–3 years in engineering, estimating, manufacturing, or business development support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in engineering, estimating, manufacturing, or business development support.
• Strong understanding of cost estimating and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate cost estimates, ensuring alignment with manufacturing methods and pricing strategy.
• Ensure cost build-ups include materials, tooling, labor, and project complexity.
• Translate project scope and engineering requirements into cost and schedule estimates.
• Support estimators in obtaining supplier quotations and lead times for materials and tooling.
• Develop and maintain cost and schedule models, including cost curve analysis.
• Establish and support cost tracking processes to monitor project profitability.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Job description

Rock West Composites, Inc. is seeking a Business Development Engineer in San Diego, CA, reporting to the VP of Space Structures.

You will support new business growth through technical proposal development, cost estimation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, and 2–3 years in engineering, estimating, manufacturing, or business development support.