Cost Engineer

Moog Inc.

Cost Engineer responsible for developing and analyzing cost proposals for government and commercial customers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a key leader of the proposal team(s) and build pricing models based on RFP and Moog requirements.
Develop, analyze, evaluate, coordinate, prepare, and support cost proposals.
Review Requests for Proposals (RFP) and proposal documents for compliance with customer specifications and company policy.
Ensure Moog Estimating System compliance and provide interpretation of RFP requirements.
Interact with personnel and management at all levels; interface and coordinate with other business management personnel on a daily basis.
Lead reviews of all estimates prior to delivery with review by senior management.
Prepare and present cost estimates to management, customer representatives, and government audit agencies.
Ensure adherence to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA), and Moog policies and procedures regarding cost proposal preparation, review, compliance, submission, updates/revisions, and negotiations.
Support audit requests, fact-finding, and negotiation discussions and the program budget baseline process.
Support the front-end business acquisition process by developing cost and pricing models.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
3 years of relevant experience in cost engineering or a related field.
Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information
Practical knowledge of sales and/or costing principles and practices.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to travel approximately 20% to customers and Moog sites to support training and negotiations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost engineeringpricing modelscost proposalscompliance reviewFederal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)Truth in Negotiations Act (TINA)cost estimationbudget baseline processsales principlescosting principles

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillsattention to detailindependent workteam collaboration

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business Administration