Controls Estimator

Posted Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Ascent Aerospace – Inspiring the next generation of flight!

Ascent Aerospace is a world-renowned, single-source provider of production and automated assembly systems for the aerospace and defense industry. We provide high-precision advanced automated equipment as well as a full suite of both mold and assembly tooling required for the aerospace manufacturing market, including the largest Invar molds ever made— making us the largest tooling group in the industry. We work with our customers to develop their project and see it through, from process engineering to build and installation, to ensure it is an efficient and cost-effective solution.

As a true, single-source integrator, we have proven tools to surpass our customer expectations. We have greater control of timing and schedules, which allows for 100% accountability, and avoids costly mark-ups, ultimately saving our customers money. The result: a group of businesses, each an industry leader within their own discipline, now acting as one truly integrated supply base.

The Controls Estimator will play a key role in the development and securing of new business to the company. This role will be required to lead the development of the control’s solution and cost estimate within complex, technical proposals crossing all sites within the Ascent Aerospace organization. This role will have high visibility within the organization as well as to the customer base, so a detailed and organized controls expert is required.

• Following company processes, leads the development of the controls solution for all key proposals including but not limited to system architecture, controls material content, labor and material costs, and technical proposal development.
• Meet with prospective customers as needed, in collaboration with Account Management team and Proposal Lead to understand project scope, specifications, budget, etc. in order to provide customers with the best solution.
• Identify and coordinate with supplier partners at an early stage in order to leverage resources and competencies throughout the proposal phase.
• Coordinate with mechanical estimating resources and procurement for requests for quotations from outside suppliers for parts, materials, hardware, or specialized solutions.
• Support the presentation of bids and bid strategy to leadership team for approval.
• Understand and follow safety & environmental regulations and identify safety/environmental concerns.
• Adhere to the Quality System and actively participate in continuous improvement.
• Perform other job-related tasks as reasonably assigned by manager

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Example qualifications would be:

• BS in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Management, or equivalent
• 5 to 10 years of related experience (preferably including estimating)
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and automation
• Strong knowledge of electrical power and distribution systems
• Ability to comprehend complex specifications, CAD models, drawings, etc.
• Strong understanding of Electrical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic schematics, CNC motion control, Robotics, PLC’s, HMI’s
• Maintain current knowledge of new and existing products, applications, and standards. Specifically, NFPA, NEC, UL 508, IEC and CE as they relate to control panel design and build
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Very high attention to detail
• Strong understanding of project costs
• High proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with competing deadlines

• None

• Moderate

Working conditions described here are representative of those that may be experienced by an employee on a daily basis while performing the functions of this job.

• Typically sits for extended periods at a computer workstation
• May access and work in the manufacturing plant
• While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and…