Lead Engineer, Space Cost Analytics & Economics

The Aerospace Corporation; United States; Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays, sick time & vacation

Telework options

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Professional growth & development

Education assistance

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation invites applications for an Engineering Economics & Cost Analytics Lead Engineer in the EEMS division. This role leads cost engineering analyses, mentors staff, and collaborates across departments to deliver cost‑efficient, technically robust solutions for space programs.

Applicants should have a strong background in economic analysis, cost modeling, and acquisition support, plus a DoD TS or TS/SCI clearance. Hybrid work model with multiple locations is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, operations research, economics, or a related technical field; 12+ years cost engineering experience.
• Experience leading technical teams and major cost engineering efforts, including cost estimates, economic assessments, business cases, and analytical models.
• Experience applying cost engineering and economic analysis to space, ground, launch, or related systems in government or commercial environments.
• Experience supporting program planning, investment and affordability decisions, pricing, proposals, and business‑case development.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost engineering and economic analyses for acquisition, investment, pricing, and business‑case studies.
• Provide independent, data‑driven advice to government customers and program offices.
• Advance methodologies, models, tools, data practices, and peer‑review processes for cost engineering.
• Lead and mentor staff, fostering technical excellence and knowledge transfer.
• Collaborate across divisions to deliver integrated solutions for multidisciplinary challenges.
• Grow EEMS work by identifying customer needs and cross‑capability opportunities.
• Support business development and capture through proposals and pricing strategies.
• Represent the Cost Engineering profession through thought leadership and outreach.

Skills

Cost engineering

Economic analysis

Team leadership

Data-driven insights

Proposal evaluation

Acquisition analysis

Source selections

Budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/OR/Economics

Tools

SEER

TruePlanning

ACEIT

Crystal Ball

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation invites applications for an Engineering Economics & Cost Analytics Lead Engineer in the EEMS division. This role leads cost engineering analyses, mentors staff, and collaborates across departments to deliver cost‑efficient, technically robust solutions for space programs.

Applicants should have a strong background in economic analysis, cost modeling, and acquisition support, plus a DoD TS or TS/SCI clearance. Hybrid work model with multiple locations is offered.