Cost Optimization & Operations Analyst – High-Impact

SpaceX; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to own cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware programs. You will develop cost models, track KPIs, and steer cross-functional teams across supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing toward cost targets.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and leadership collaboration. The position requires a quantitative background and experience with Excel or programming, plus the ability to influence without direct authority in a

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, 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 (i.e., cost vs. performance tradeoffs).
• Track, report, and proactively manage profit improvement (e.g., design proposals, supply chain initiatives, manufacturing process changes) 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

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to own cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware programs. You will develop cost models, track KPIs, and steer cross-functional teams across supply chain, engineering, and manufacturing toward cost targets.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and leadership collaboration. The position requires a quantitative background and experience with Excel or programming, plus the ability to influence without direct authority in a