Affordability Cost Modeler

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Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute advanced cost m

Requirements Summary

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S.

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2026-10-20

United States of America

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WD ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING D BLDG

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Requirements

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Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of 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

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, reliability analysis, or operations and support (O&S) cost estimation concepts

DoD Clearance: Secret

Active and existing security clearance required on 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.

Responsibilities

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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

What We Offer

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✓Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

✓This position is eligible for relocation assistance.

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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