Rotorcraft Cost Engineer

CFD Research Corporation

. Support the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Center’s Technology Development Directorate . Contribute to evaluation and development of next-generation Army aviation concepts . Apply and extend design tools . Develop cost

Posted 9/28/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation methodologies and system-level analysis for aircraft design, with a strong focus on performance evaluation and operational effectiveness. Proficient in using government-standard tools for detailed aircraft modeling and multidisciplinary trade studies.

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Cost Estimating Relationships DevelopmentConceptual Design of RotorcraftNDARC Tool ProficiencyAIDEN Tool ProficiencySystem-Level Analysis

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationSystem-Level AnalysisPerformance EvaluationMultidisciplinary Trade StudiesAircraft DesignLifecycle Cost AnalysisTechnical Solution EvaluationRisk Impact AssessmentCost-Benefit AnalysisAircraft Component Cost Estimation

Tools & Technologies

NASA Design and Analysis of Rotorcraft (NDARC)Air Vehicle Integrated Design Environment (AIDEN)

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Aerospace EngineeringMilitary AviationTechnology DevelopmentOperational EffectivenessMission Effectiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Center’s Technology Development Directorate
Contribute to evaluation and development of next-generation Army aviation concepts
Apply and extend design tools
Develop cost estimating methodologies
Perform system-level analyses spanning cost and performance
Evaluate and improve aircraft cost estimates, technology assumptions, technical solutions, and risk impacts
Develop and refine cost estimating relationships for aircraft lifecycle and component-level costs
Conduct multidisciplinary trade studies with Conceptual Design and Assessment stakeholders
Drive trade decisions and recommend requirements to improve system performance, cost, and mission effectiveness
Provide insight into operational effectiveness and affordability of proposed air vehicle concepts
Use government-standard tools such as NASA Design and Analysis of Rotorcraft (NDARC) for detailed aircraft modeling and performance assessment
Assess current and emerging technologies through cost-benefit analysis
Support system-level assessments of component technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university
5 years of experience performing conceptual design of rotorcraft or air vehicle conceptual design, including performance, cost estimation, and weight
Demonstrated experience developing Cost Estimating Relationships for aircraft systems or lifecycle cost
Experience with aircraft design and analysis tools such as NDARC and Air Vehicle Integrated Design Environment (AIDEN)
U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employer matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Competitive salaries
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time permanent employee-owners
Company paid leave
Compensation time
Parental leave
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Life insurance
Partial or reduced benefits and leave time may be available to part-time and temporary employee-owners
Performance appraisals twice a year
Annual pay increases based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements
Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance
Flexible, on-demand hours