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Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Cost Automation Specialist to join our central Cost Engineering Group. In this role, you will provide critical support for proposal development, including both dollar and labor estimates, while also driving should-cost analysis and cost modeling for engine control units and power distribution units within our Power & Controls business. This position is well-suited for an engineer with strong analytical skills, a passion for data mining and design review, and the ability to develop automation tools that improve accuracy and efficiency across cost engineering processes.

What You Will Do

• Partner with program teams to deliver accurate dollar and labor estimates in support of business proposals.

• Conduct design-to-cost and should-cost analyses to evaluate supplier quotes, design alternatives, and manufacturing approaches.

• Perform data mining and design reviews to ensure estimates reflect real-world cost drivers.

• Collaborate with contracts, program management, engineering, supply chain, plants, and pricing to ensure alignment across the business.

• Build and maintain cost models, cost databases, and automation tools to streamline estimating activities.

• Develop and deliver recurring cost estimates in support of business proposals and engineering initiatives.

• Prepare compliant estimate packages and documentation for leadership and customer review.

• Create compliant estimate packages, cost analyses, and supporting documentation.

• Assist in the development of new cost-estimating tools, processes, and automation solutions.

• Drive continuous improvement in cost-estimating accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in cost estimation, cost analysis, or related engineering discipline.

• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced expertise in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, macros).

• Understanding of materials, labor, overhead rates, standards, and cost/learning curves.

• Experience with Software Engineering concepts such as database design and programming languages (Python, VBA, or similar).

• Experience with cost automation, estimating software, or data visualization platforms.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance         
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy.

Join us as we take flight!

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. 

 
*Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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