Cost Estimator

RTX

. Generate recurring cost estimates .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost estimation, data analysis, and the development of estimating tools and processes. Proficient in collaborating across departments to support business proposals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost EstimationData AnalysisMS Excel Pivot TablesSAP KnowledgeLean Six Sigma

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Hard Skills

Cost EstimationData AnalysisBOM FamiliarityEngineering Drawing InterpretationManufacturing Processes Knowledge

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSAP

Industry Keywords

LeanSix SigmaContinuous ImprovementDesign-to-CostShould-Cost Estimates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate recurring cost estimates
Provide analysis services supporting business proposals, design-to-cost efforts, engineering changes, and should-cost estimates
Coordinate and collaborate with contracts, program management, engineering, supply chain, plant sites, and pricing
Collect and analyze data
Create compliant estimate packages or analyses
Assist with creating new estimating tools and processes
Actively participate in continuous improvement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Knowledge of MS Office, with stronger emphasis in MS Excel Pivot Tables, formulas, and macros
Familiarity with manufacturing processes
Familiarity with BOMs, product structures, and reading engineering drawings
Previous experience in cost estimation preferred
Knowledge of SAP preferred
Understanding of materials, labor and overhead rates, standards, material and/or learning factors preferred
Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and/or CORE preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan with 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 pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, and 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
Flexible work schedules
Employee Scholar Program
Paid time off and holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available