About this role
Job Description
BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. Our Ordnance Systems is hiring an experienced Program Cost Engineer to join our team. As a Program Cost Engineer, you will play an integral role in ensuring the successful modernization of our nation's Munitions Industrial Base.
Responsibilities
- Create stochastic modeling and measuring technique utilizing mathematics, statistical methods, engineering methods, operation mathematics techniques, and other principles and laws of scientific and economic disciplines to support risk-informed rational decision making for the business unit
- Evaluate supplier proposals and subcontractor bids for cost and schedule realism using quantitative stochastic modeling as well as historical actuals to support risk informed decision making
- Support development of detailed initial cost estimates based on conceptual designs and drawings
- Perform estimating by quantifying materials, labor, and equipment requirements
- Conduct closeout cost analysis after project completion to improve future estimating accuracy
- Coordinate with project managers to align financial constraints with technical requirements
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and 8+ years of relevant experience or Masters Degree in Business, Math, or Operations Research.
- Experience in cost engineering, estimation, and related principles, specifically within large-scale defense or complex engineering environments
- Ability to create and interpret stochastic cost models
- Advanced data analysis and modeling skills
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications and drawings
About BAE Systems, Inc.:
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
Employee
Benefits
At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern
Benefits
Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).