Cost Estimator

ReLogic Research•Huntsville, AL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At ReLogic Research, you won't be just another headcount. We're a tight-knit team of engineers, physicists, and technical professionals solving complex challenges in national defense — and we're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented Cost Estimator who takes pride in building accurate, competitive quotes. As an AS9100D-certified small business supporting the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Missile Defense Agency, we operate across both precision aerospace manufacturing and engineering services. This role sits at the center of both — translating technical inputs from our engineering and manufacturing teams into winning proposals and quotes for defense customers.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in cost estimating, quoting, or pricing in a manufacturing or technical environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience building cost models or pricing spreadsheets
Strong analytical and organizational skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Experience managing RFQ processes and customer quote interactions
Familiarity with DCAA compliance requirements and cost accounting standards as they apply to defense services contracts
Experience navigating government cost proposal requirements including FAR cost principles, basis of estimate development, and cost volume preparation

Nice To Haves

BS in Business, Finance, Accounting, Contracts, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
Experience estimating CNC machined parts or aerospace components
Familiarity with ERP or quoting software systems
Experience supporting defense or government contract proposals
Understanding of labor rates, overhead, and margin structures in a manufacturing environment
Familiarity with AS9100D or defense manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Develop accurate cost estimates for CNC machined aerospace components and engineering services in response to customer RFQs
Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to gather technical inputs, validate assumptions, and build accurate cost models
Build and maintain pricing models, rate structures, and quoting templates
Manage the RFQ process from receipt through quote submission, ensuring timely and competitive responses
Track quote activity, win/loss data, and pricing trends to continuously improve estimating accuracy
Coordinate with purchasing on material costs and supplier quotes
Support proposal development for engineering services contracts in compliance with government cost proposal requirements