Senior Cost Estimating Analyst Job Palo Alto area,California USA,Engineering

Please review the job details below. 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) or True Planning (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 engineering, finance, business, or related domain
10+ years of experience in cost estimating for aerospace or satellite systems
Experience with parametric cost estimating tools such as SEER-H (Galorath), True Planning (Unison), or similar software
Experience developing and calibrating parametric cost estimating relationships (CERs) using historical data
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and TINA for government contract cost estimating
Experience with both commercial and government (DoD, NASA, Intelligence Community) cost estimating
Experience with Pro Pricer or other government proposal pricing software
Experience with learning curve theory and application to production cost estimates
Experience presenting to and supporting senior leadership decision-making
Proven track record of supporting successful commercial and government proposal wins
Active team player who works well under pressure and can manage multiple concurrent estimates
Organized, detail-oriented individual with ability to multi-task while maintaining accuracy and quality
Creativity in solving complex estimating challenges with limited data
Excellent analytical skills with ability to translate technical requirements into accurate cost estimates
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office,…