Cost Engineer – Senior Cost Engineer

Role Overview

• Advise customers on acquisition strategies that balance cost, schedule, and risk to enable mission success
• Participate in space system design and evaluation teams and may lead the cost analysis component
• Advise customers on acquisition strategies, balancing cost, schedule, and risk
• Contribute to space system design and evaluation efforts by providing cost insights and identifying cost and schedule risks
• Develop life cycle cost estimates and trade studies to support program direction, funding strategies, and investment decisions
• Work with customers and program offices to develop cost methodologies grounded in cost engineering practices and estimating principles
• Conduct cost research and build or maintain databases, tools, and methodologies that strengthen cost estimating capabilities
• Evaluate contractor proposals and program artifacts to identify cost drivers, risks, and potential gaps
• Apply cost and analytical methods across a range of acquisition environments (e.g., rapid acquisition, OTAs, fixed-price), adapting approaches to support faster program delivery
• Contribute to team development and technical quality through mentoring and peer reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Industrial), Operations Research, Applied Mathematics, Economics (quantitative focus) or related STEM field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience in space systems acquisition, cost/schedule engineering, or advanced decision analytics
• Experience leading the development of life cycle cost estimates and methodologies for complex systems
• Demonstrate ability to collaborate effectively while operating with initiative, adaptability, and sound adjustment in high-visibility, and time-constrained environments
• Exhibits a high level of innovation, creativeness, and initiative when responding to dynamic and sometimes short-term requests
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer sites or work locations
• This position requires a current and active TS/SCI security clearance, which is issued by the U.S. government
• 12 years of experience in cost engineering, cost analysis, or operations research or closely related analytical disciplines supporting space systems acquisition (Senior Engineering Specialist)
• Demonstrated leadership in planning and delivering complex analyses, including managing teams, balancing priorities, and driving results under evolving customer demands
• Proven ability to integrate cost, schedule, and risk insights across EEMS capability areas, applying analytical methods and tools (e.g. Monte Carlo simulation using @RISK, Crystal Ball) to inform program and enterprise-level decisions
• Experience leading cross-functional efforts and synthesizing technical, programmatic, economic, and acquisition considerations to inform program and enterprise-level decisions
• Proven ability to engage senior leaders and translate complex technical and programmatic data into decision insights that inform acquisition strategies, funding profiles, and risk posture
• Recognized technical authority capable of representing the organization at high-visibility technical meetings, reviews, and external engagements.

Tech Stack

• TypeScript

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect