Principal Cost Engineer
Core
Develop, implement, and sustain a comprehensive data capture and cost evaluation program to quantify and optimize the total life cycle cost (LCC) of directed energy systems and power management solutions.
Role type
Principal Cost Engineer (Defense/Commercial Systems)
Builds
Data pipelines and cost models for design trades, affordability analysis, and sustainment planning
Domain
Defense technology, directed energy systems, power management
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Life cycle cost modeling (LCC, TCO, O&S), data analytics, cost element structure definition, ERP/PLM integration, reliability/maintainability principles
Preferred skills
DoD acquisition lifecycle knowledge, MIL-HDBK standards (881, 217), parametric cost estimating tools (SEER, PRICE), advanced degree in Engineering or MBA
Technologies
Excel, Python, MATLAB, Oracle, SAP, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Design standardized LCC data capture framework, quantify total ownership cost across system lifecycle, establish data analytics and continuous improvement constructs, define cost element structures aligned with DoD standards, integrate LCC data pipelines with existing systems
Seniority
Principal, direct report to COO