Business Development Engineer

Rock West Composites • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Engineer supports new business growth through technical proposal development, cost estimation oversight, and cross-functional collaboration. This position is located in San Diego, Ca and reports to our VP of Space Structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• 2-3 years of experience in engineering, estimating, manufacturing, or business development support
• Strong understanding of cost estimating and manufacturing processes
• Experience working in a cross-functional manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• US Citizenship is a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate cost estimates, ensuring alignment with manufacturing methods and pricing strategy
• Ensure cost build-ups include all key inputs such as materials, tooling, labor, and project complexity
• Translate project scope and engineering requirements into accurate cost and schedule estimates, including capital expenditures as needed
• Support estimators in obtaining supplier quotations and lead times for materials, tooling, and components
• Develop and maintain cost and schedule models, including cost curve analysis based on historical data
• Establish and support cost tracking processes to monitor project profitability and improve pricing strategies
• Support RFQ/RFP responses and proposal development activities
• Maintain accurate tracking and reporting of customer opportunities and proposals
• Assist with opportunity qualification, planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Follow up on inbound leads and support early-stage customer engagement
• Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing to develop competitive and executable proposals
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain pricing, lead times, and technical input
• Act as a liaison between internal teams to ensure alignment on scope, cost, and delivery expectations
• Support development of relationships with customers, prospects, and suppliers
• Participate in customer meetings, site visits, and trade shows as needed
• Provide internal feedback on customer requirements, market trends, and competitive insights
• Support the transition of opportunities from concept through production readiness
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% Employer Paid Medical and Dental
• Annual Bonus
• 401K - 5% match
• Employee Stocks Option Program
• 9/80 work schedule
• 8- paid Holidays
• PTO: Max. 4-weeks after 5 years of employment
• $2,500 tuition reimbursement
• Vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees