Senior Cost Engineer for Space Systems & Strategy

The Aerospace Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); Vor Ort; USD 117.000 - 227.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health care and wellness plans

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible work arrangements

Zusammenfassung

The Aerospace Corporation is a premier partner for the nation’s space programs, providing rigorous cost engineering and data-driven analysis. The Senior Cost Engineer will lead cost analyses, develop robust cost models, and integrate cost with schedule and risk to inform funding decisions.

The role spans multiple sites with on-site work and selective remote flexibility. We seek a senior professional with deep experience in space systems acquisition, life cycle cost estimation, and a proven

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Industrial), Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Economics (quantitative focus) or related STEM field.
• At least 8 years of relevant space systems acquisition experience or cost/schedule engineering.
• Experience leading life cycle cost estimates and methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in high-visibility, time-constrained environments.
• Willingness to travel occasionally; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Aufgaben

• Advise customers on acquisition strategies balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Lead cost analyses for space system designs and evaluations.
• Develop life cycle cost estimates and trade studies to inform funding decisions.
• Create cost methodologies grounded in cost engineering practices.
• Build and maintain databases and tools for cost estimation.
• Evaluate contractor proposals to identify cost drivers and risks.
• Apply cost methods across rapid acquisition, OTAs, and fixed‑price environments.
• Mentor teammates and contribute to technical quality through reviews.

Kenntnisse

Cost engineering

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM

Tools

Python

R

SQL

@RISK

Crystal Ball

Jobbeschreibung

The Aerospace Corporation is a premier partner for the nation’s space programs, providing rigorous cost engineering and data-driven analysis. The Senior Cost Engineer will lead cost analyses, develop robust cost models, and integrate cost with schedule and risk to inform funding decisions.

The role spans multiple sites with on-site work and selective remote flexibility. We seek a senior professional with deep experience in space systems acquisition, life cycle cost estimation, and a proven