Senior Proposal Estimator & Pricing Lead

Verus Aerospace; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace in Anaheim, CA seeks a Proposal Cost Estimator to develop cost models, review RFPs, and coordinate labor and material pricing with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will analyze specifications, prepare should-cost estimates, and support contract negotiations with customers. Strong Excel skills and aerospace familiarity are preferred; high attention to detail is essential.

Applicants with 2+ years in aerospace fabrication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; college degree preferred.
• 2+ years’ experience in cost estimation or proposal development within aerospace/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Estimate labor and material costs for manufacturing and engineering proposals based on RFP data.
• Analyze specifications, drawings, BOMs, and models to calculate production costs.
• Coordinate cost, scheduling, and performance elements with engineering and functional departments.
• Support should-cost and pricing reviews with management and customers.

Skills

Cost estimation

Pricing analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

College degree preferred

Tools

Enovia

3D PDF

MS Excel

Job description

Verus Aerospace in Anaheim, CA seeks a Proposal Cost Estimator to develop cost models, review RFPs, and coordinate labor and material pricing with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will analyze specifications, prepare should-cost estimates, and support contract negotiations with customers. Strong Excel skills and aerospace familiarity are preferred; high attention to detail is essential.

Applicants with 2+ years in aerospace fabrication are encouraged to apply.