ELI-SHOULD COST ENGINEER
Pubblicato il 30-08-2026 - Leonardo in Varese
Job Description:
Leonardo is an international industrial group and one of the world's leading companies in the Aerospace, Defence, and Security sectors, delivering multi-domain technological capabilities in the fields of Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security, and Space. With more than 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a strong industrial presence in Italy, the United Kingdom, Poland, and the United States, and operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures, and equity investments. A key player in major strategic programs at the global level, Leonardo is a technology and industrial partner to governments, defence administrations, institutions, and businesses.
Within the Operations area, we are seeking a Should Cost Engineer for our office in Cascina Costa (VA).
Job description
The main responsibilities and activities associated with the role are listed below:
identify and analyze the technical, functional and performance characteristics of mechanical systems (components, mechanical transmissions, kinematic mechanisms)
and hydraulic systems (servo controls and hydraulic circuits)
identify and define the cost drivers of mechanical and hydraulic components/equipment
estimate the cost of mechanical and hydraulic products by applying the most appropriate industrial cost estimation methods (parametric / analogy / bottom-up). Perform VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) analyses on mechanical and hydraulic products
Requirements
Aeronautical/Mechanical Engineering (specialization in mechanical and hydraulic systems)
knowledge of mechanical and hydraulic systems (rotary-wing and/or fixed-wing aircraft)
mechanical technologies, development and testing of mechanical and hydraulic systems
Problem Solving
Initiative and motivation
VA/VE
English, advanced/intermediate level (spoken and written B2/C1 Level)
level of experience: 4/5 years in a similar role
Seniority
Junior: 3–5 years of experience
WHAT WE OFFER
Engagemen