Cost Optimization & Operations Analyst

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to advance cost improvement and unit economics for space hardware programs. You will work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to set cost targets and drive profitability.

You will analyze KPIs, build complex cost models, and influence decisions on automation, CapEx, and manufacturing scope, reporting directly to SpaceX leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, data science, physics, or other quantitative field.
• 1+ years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, product management, operations, FP&A, consulting, banking, or entrepreneurship
• 1+ years of experience in Excel or programming

Responsibilities

• Own Cost Improvement and unit economics for specific SpaceX hardware programs, including establishing and tracking should-cost and cost targets against plan
• Analyze key performance indicators, especially cost per unit, revenue, cost of sales, operating expenses, and capital expenditures; includes developing complex cost models and decision-making tools
• Establish cost targets and guide Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing decisions toward attainment of these targets
• Track, report, and proactively manage profit improvement on existing and future products
• Drive cost optimization in product development for existing and future products with a focus on establishment and attainment of cost and revenue targets
• Evaluate major CapEx decisions, expansion plans, and business cases on automation, manufacturing scope, insource vs. outsource choices, and location
• Identify initiatives for improvement of SpaceX’s operational and cost trajectory, including developing, tracking, and executing business initiatives with SpaceX’s leadership

Skills

Excel

Programming

SQL

Python

Analytical modeling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quantitative field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

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Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to advance cost improvement and unit economics for space hardware programs. You will work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing to set cost targets and drive profitability.

You will analyze KPIs, build complex cost models, and influence decisions on automation, CapEx, and manufacturing scope, reporting directly to SpaceX leadership.