Senior Cost Estimating Analyst

Intuitive Machines
- West is currently seeking a Senior Cost Estimating Analyst to join our team. This position can be based in our Palo Alto, CA office, or performed remotely within the U.S. In this role you will be responsible for leading cost estimating efforts across our commercial and government portfolio.

In order to be successful in this role, you must have strong experience in cost estimating for complex aerospace systems and programs. You will need proficiency in multiple estimating approaches including parametric modeling, engineering build-up, and analogy-based methods. This includes developing accurate cost estimates, bases of estimates, work breakdown structures, and supporting new business pursuits and program execution across both commercial and government contracts.

Intuitive Machines
- West is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Intuitive Machines
- West is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining decades of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead cost estimating efforts for spacecraft systems, subsystems, and components across commercial and government programs
• Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Statements of Work (SOWs), Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), and other proposal documentation to develop accurate cost estimates
• Work closely with program management, engineering, finance, and contracts teams to ensure alignment between technical solutions and cost estimates
• Create engineering build-up estimates in collaboration with technical teams, incorporating labor, materials, and other direct costs
• Generate submission-ready cost estimate documentation including bases of estimates (BOEs), bill of materials (BOMs), work breakdown structures (WBS), and cost volumes
• Ensure compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and other government regulations when applicable
• Develop detailed parametric cost estimates using industry-standard tools such as SEER-H (Galorath) orTruePlanning(Unison)
• Develop and maintain parametric cost estimating relationships (CERs) based on historical data and industry benchmarks
• Develop learning curve analyses and production rate impacts for recurring spacecraft production
• Present cost estimates and estimating methodologies to executive leadership
• Continuously improve estimating processes, tools, databases, and parametric models used by the team
• Support audit reviews by government agencies when required, ensuring transparency and adherence to cost estimating policies

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related technical field. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Minimum of 5 years of cost estimating experience in aerospace, defense, or related technical industry
• Experience developing cost estimates for complex hardware and/or software systems
• Experience with multiple cost estimating methodologies including parametric, analogy-based, and engineering build-up approaches
• Experience creating work breakdown structures, bases of estimates, and supporting cost documentation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s degree in…