Senior Space Cost Engineer | Hybrid, Impactful Analytics

The Aerospace Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 117,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Health care coverage

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer to support National Security Space initiatives. You will lead cost analyses, develop lifecycle cost estimates, and create methodologies that integrate cost with schedule and risk for acquisition decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or STEM, 8+ years in space systems cost engineering, and TS/SCI clearance. Travel to customer sites is possible; on-site work at designated locations is required.

Qualifications

• 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 experience in space systems acquisition, cost/schedule engineering, or advanced decision analytics
• Experience leading the development of life cycle cost estimates and methodologies for complex systems
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively while operating with initiative, adaptability, and sound judgment in high-visibility, time-constrained environments
• Exhibits a high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative when responding to dynamic and short-term requests
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites or work locations
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on acquisition strategies that balance cost, schedule, and risk to enable mission success
• Lead cost analysis components and participate in space system design and evaluation activities
• Contribute to space system design by providing cost insights and identifying cost and schedule risks
• Develop life cycle cost estimates and trade studies to support program direction and funding decisions
• Develop cost methodologies grounded in cost engineering practices and estimating principles
• Conduct cost research and build or maintain databases, tools, and methodologies for cost estimating capabilities
• Evaluate contractor proposals and program artifacts to identify cost drivers, risks, and gaps
• Apply cost and analytical methods across acquisition environments to support faster program delivery
• Mentor team members and contribute to technical quality through peer reviews

Skills

Cost engineering

Cost analysis

Operations research

Data analysis

Risk assessment

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering degree (Aerospace / Systems / Industrial)

Operations Research

Applied Mathematics

Economics (quant focus)

STEM background

Tools

@RISK

Crystal Ball

Python

R

SQL

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer to support National Security Space initiatives. You will lead cost analyses, develop lifecycle cost estimates, and create methodologies that integrate cost with schedule and risk for acquisition decisions.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering or STEM, 8+ years in space systems cost engineering, and TS/SCI clearance. Travel to customer sites is possible; on-site work at designated locations is required.