Business Operations Manager
Core
Own cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware programs, guiding cross-functional decisions on cost vs. performance tradeoffs.
Role type
Senior IC business operations manager (cost & unit economics)
Builds
Cost models, decision-making tools, and profit improvement initiatives for hardware programs
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Satellite Communications
Required skills
Cost modeling, unit economics analysis, cross-functional decision leadership, CapEx evaluation, profit improvement tracking, data analysis, SQL, Python, financial statement interpretation, analytical modeling
Preferred skills
Quantitative dual degree (engineering + economics/business), ambiguity navigation, organizational influence, automation bias, large dataset handling, advanced analytical modeling (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker)
Technologies
SQL, Python, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker
Responsibilities
Establish and track should-cost and cost targets; Analyze KPIs (cost per unit, revenue, OpEx, CapEx); Guide Supply Chain, Engineering, Design, and Manufacturing decisions; Track and manage profit improvement initiatives; Evaluate major CapEx decisions and business cases; Identify and execute operational and cost trajectory improvement initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
