Affordability Cost Modeler Job Tucson area,Arizona USA,Engineering

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-800 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 800

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance:
Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

Affordability is central to delivering mission-effective systems at optimal lifecycle costs. As an Affordability Cost Modeler, you will play a critical role in influencing engineering, production, and sustainment decisions through advanced cost modeling techniques. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure cost-informed decision-making throughout program phases.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Develop and execute advanced cost models using engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing data to support affordability activities, including Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Cost-as-an-Independent-Variable (CAIV)
Lead cost evaluations of alternative system architectures, manufacturing approaches, supplier strategies, and sustainment concepts
Perform sensitivity analyses, parametric modeling, and scenario-based assessments to quantify cost impacts and support trade studies
Interpret technical baselines, system architectures, BOM structures, and manufacturing readiness levels to inform cost model assumptions
Generate high-quality affordability reports, cost-driver summaries, and lifecycle cost visualizations for program reviews and customer briefings
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate accurate data and ensure modeling consistency across program phases
Contribute to estimating, proposal development, and affordability inputs for major program milestones and bid reviews
Support identification and quantification of cost reduction opportunities, risks, and trade-offs

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant cost modeling experience
Experience in developing and executing complex cost or engineering models
Experience with cost modeling methodologies, including parametric, engineering-based, and activity-based approaches
Experience interpreting technical baselines, system architectures, manufacturing flows, and sustainment concepts
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with modeling automation or data processing tools

Qualifications We Prefer

Experience with cost estimation tools, statistical analysis packages, or engineering modeling environments
Familiarity with system architecture trades, performance/cost trade-offs, or digital engineering workflows
Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain cost drivers, or operations optimization
Understanding of sustainment modeling,…