Senior Cost Engineer
Core
Developing defensible, repeatable, and responsive cost estimates, models, and databases for space systems to support national security, civil, and commercial customers.
Role type
Senior Cost Engineer (Engineering Specialist/Sr Engineering Specialist)
Builds
Life cycle cost estimates, cost models, databases, and methodologies for space system acquisition and design.
Domain
Aerospace/Defense, Space Systems, Engineering Economics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Life cycle cost estimating, Monte Carlo simulation, cost risk analysis, trade studies, cost methodology development, database management, technical proposal evaluation, team leadership, cross-organizational communication
Preferred skills
Python, R, SQL, NDAA 2026 acquisition environment knowledge, PPBE Reform understanding, Warfighting Acquisition System transformation knowledge, commercial space operations management experience, classified environment experience
Technologies
@RISK, Crystal Ball, Python, R, SQL
Responsibilities
Advise customers on cost-effective space system procurement strategies; participate in space system design and evaluation teams leading cost analysis components; perform life cycle cost estimates and trade studies; develop and maintain cost estimating tools and databases; review and evaluate contractor proposals; train junior staff and peer-review technical products; deliver accurate reports and presentations to support critical decisions.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities