Cost Estimating Specialist; Remote

Cost Estimating Specialist

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 Estimating 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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Working experience within Supply Chain, contracts, cost analysis, or similar field.

• 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).
• Working experience with materials, labor, overhead rates, standards, and cost/learning curves.
• Experience with cost automation, estimating software, or data visualization platforms.

• 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,  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!

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.

Salary Range
: $86,800 - $165,200 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,…