Cost Optimization Lead: Space Hardware & Operations

Starlink; Bastrop (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Manager within Supply Chain Business Operations focused on cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware. You will analyze data, build cost models, and guide cross‑functional decisions with leadership to improve profitability and performance.

The role requires a quantitative background, 4+ years in engineering/ops/FP&A, and strong SQL/Python skills, plus experience with Excel and data visualization tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field.
• 4+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship.
• 2+ years of experience in Excel or programming.

Responsibilities

• Own Cost Improvement and unit economics for specific SpaceX hardware programs; establish and track should-cost and cost targets.
• Analyze KPIs: cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, capex; develop complex cost models and decision tools.
• Guide Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing toward attainment of cost targets (cost vs. performance tradeoffs).
• Track, report, and drive profit improvement on existing and future products.
• Drive cost optimization in product development with focus on cost and revenue targets.
• Evaluate CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation, insource vs. outsource, and location.
• Identify initiatives to improve SpaceX’s cost trajectory with leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Ambiguity navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or other quantitative field

Tools

SQL

Python

Excel

Power BI

Tableau/Looker

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Manager within Supply Chain Business Operations focused on cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware. You will analyze data, build cost models, and guide cross‑functional decisions with leadership to improve profitability and performance.

The role requires a quantitative background, 4+ years in engineering/ops/FP&A, and strong SQL/Python skills, plus experience with Excel and data visualization tools.