Senior Space Systems Cost Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

401(k) plan with company contributions

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer to support the National Security Space Enterprise. The role involves leading cost analyses, developing cost estimating models, and integrating cost with schedule, risk, and funding decisions.

On-site work available in El Segundo, Chantilly, Huntsville or Albuquerque, with a strong emphasis on data-driven cost insights. Minimum qualifications include a STEM degree and 8+ years in space systems acquisition or analytics; for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, OR/Applied Math, Economics or related STEM field.
• 8+ years in space systems acquisition, cost/schedule engineering, or analytics.
• Experience developing lifecycle cost estimates and methodologies for complex systems.
• Ability to collaborate across teams in high-visibility, time-constrained environments.
• Travel occasionally to customer sites or work locations; TS/SCI clearance required.
• Senior level: 12+ years, leadership in delivering complex analyses and cross-functional work.

Responsibilities

• Advise customers on acquisition strategies balancing cost, schedule, and risk.
• Lead or contribute to cost analyses and develop cost estimating models and tools.
• Develop lifecycle cost estimates and trade studies for program direction and funding.
• Apply cost methodologies grounded in best practices and estimating principles.
• Evaluate proposals, identify cost drivers, risks, and gaps; mentor teammates.

Skills

Cost analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Cost Engineer/Senior Cost Engineer to support the National Security Space Enterprise. The role involves leading cost analyses, developing cost estimating models, and integrating cost with schedule, risk, and funding decisions.

On-site work available in El Segundo, Chantilly, Huntsville or Albuquerque, with a strong emphasis on data-driven cost insights. Minimum qualifications include a STEM degree and 8+ years in space systems acquisition or analytics; for