Should Cost Engineer (Puerto Rico)

Date Posted:
2026-10-15


Country:
United States of America


Location:
US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B1 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B1 ~ BLDG 1


Position Role Type:
Remote
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico:
As a Should-Cost Engineer at RTX, you will help build and advance cost-modeling capabilities that provide greater cost transparency and support strategic supplier negotiations across RTX products and commodities. You will leverage tools such as aPriori, engineering designs, and historical data to develop, validate, and maintain cost models that inform sourcing decisions. In this role, you will collaborate with Supply Chain and other cross-functional partners, contribute to continuous improvement, and build broad expertise in cost modeling, manufacturing processes, and cost drivers across RTX.
What You Will Do
Leading cost‑modeling and benchmarking activities for complex assemblies and components.
Using aPriori extensively, along with internally developed regression‑based and still‑to‑be‑developed cost models.
Translating engineering drawings and 3D models into detailed cost elements including material, labor, overhead, tooling, and logistics.
Developing and maintaining cost roll‑ups and cost drivers at appropriate levels of granularity to support supplier negotiations.
Creating and documenting assumptions and cost‑driver logic.
Using historical data to build forward‑looking cost models when dedicated should‑cost tools are not available.
Validating and calibrating models on a regular basis to ensure accuracy and relevance.
Training new or junior users on aPriori, cost‑modeling methods, and standard work; contributing to continuous improvement of processes and tools.
Performing should‑cost assessments using aPriori software.
In this role, you will gain exposure to all RTX commodities and designs, enabling you to develop broad expertise in cost modeling. You will also learn aPriori and other should‑cost methodologies through hands‑on application.
Travel approximately: 10% or less
This position will reference written work instructions for guidance with daily job activities. Work instructions are available in English only.
Qualifications You Must Have
A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
Experience working with SAP
Experience with cost modeling or cost analysis
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with CAD tools
Familiarity with should‑cost software and methodologies
Programming experience (VB, SQL, Python)
Background in aerospace or defense procurement or engineering
What We Offer
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
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Location: This position is remote. However, the successful candidate must be currently living in Puerto Rico.
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). The employee may be expected to travel to the Santa Isabel site location as needed.
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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