Business Operations Analyst
Core
Own cost improvement and unit economics for SpaceX hardware programs, guiding cross-functional decisions to meet cost targets.
Role type
Senior IC business operations analyst (supply chain & hardware economics)
Builds
Cost models, decision-making tools, and profit improvement initiatives for hardware programs
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing & satellite internet (Starlink)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
cost modeling, unit economics analysis, financial statement interpretation, cross-functional decision leadership, data analysis, project management
Preferred skills
SQL, Python, large dataset handling, analytical modeling (Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Looker), income statement/balance sheet/cash flow analysis
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/Manufacturing on cost vs. performance tradeoffs; track and manage profit improvement initiatives; evaluate major CapEx decisions and business cases; develop and execute operational cost trajectory initiatives
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC