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Senior Emulation Engineer
Microsoft
CA · TX · WA · OR · NC · Mountain View, CA · Austin, TX · Redmond, WA · Hillsboro, OR · Raleigh, NC · Mountain View · Austin · Redmond · Hillsboro · Raleigh
- $119,800 to $261,000 USD / year
…product engineering teams. We are seeking a Senior Emulation Engineer who can partner across these disciplines to develop the verification environments and test cases that bring these…
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Principal Software Engineer
Microsoft
WA · NY · CA · Redmond, WA · Mountain View, CA · Sunnyvale, CA · Redmond · New York · Mountain View · Sunnyvale
- $142,800 to $304,200 USD / year
As a Principal Software Engineer, on the Substrate Application Platform team, you will help build the next generation platform for internal and external developers and agents to access M365…
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Business Program Management
Microsoft
WA · Redmond, WA · Redmond
- $97,600 to $206,400 USD / year
…technologies, and operating mechanisms that shape customer and engineer experiences. We reduce friction, improve consistency, and accelerate adoption so engineers can focus on solving…
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Microwave Design and Layout Engineer
Microsoft
WA · Redmond, WA · Redmond
- $102,100 to $219,200 USD / year
As a Microwave Design and Layout Engineer you will design and test the readout system for topological qubits at the component, subsystem and system levels. This opportunity will allow you…
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Lead Software Engineer - City
OKC
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK · Oklahoma City, OK
- $39.52 to $60.39 USD / hour
The Lead Software Engineer is responsible for being a lead technical resource on a team of software engineers and developers and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software…
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R&D Engineer 2/3
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
R&D Engineer 2's may be called upon to assist in performing causal analysis, and in quality assurance performance audits, assessments and surveillances.
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Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 2 or 3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Successful candidates will provide oversight and coordination of project execution activities, define full system performance requirements in coordination with beam physicists, manage…
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Neutron, Gamma, and Particle Sensing Systems Engineer (R&D Engineer 4)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
…Implementation group (ISR-7) is seeking an experienced systems engineer to join our diverse and collaborative team. As a member of ISR-7, your role will be to translate mission needs into…
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R&D Engineer 3/4
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
R&D Engineer 3's may be called upon to assist and serve a leadership role for performing causal analysis, and in quality assurance performance audits, assessments and surveillances. In…
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R&D Engineer 3
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to join the Space Instrument Realization Group (ISR-5). In this role, you will lead the design, analysis,…
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Linux Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
The Special Security Operations IT & Cyber Group (SSO-3) is seeking a skilled and motivated Linux systems engineer to join our Linux Services Team. This team designs, deploys, and maintains…
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Linux Systems Engineer (Cybersecurity Technical Staff 1)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
The Special Security Operations IT & Cyber Group (SSO-3) is seeking a motivated Linux Systems Engineer to join our Linux Services Team. This team supports, deploys, and maintains secure…
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Control Account Manager (Science-Engineer Program Manager 2/3)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
As a Science-Engineer Program Manager 2-3 (SE-PM 2-3) within the Associate Laboratory Directorate for Weapons Production (ALDWP) you will manage control accounts within the Plutonium…
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Quality Product Verifier (Quality Engineer 1/2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM
Join the Weapons Production Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) as a Quality Engineer focusing on Quality Product Verification. LANL is a multidisciplinary research…
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Early-Career R&D Electrical Engineer - System Test and Integration, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
Design and Innovate: Create and test electrical circuit boards, sub-components, cables, and other automated tester hardware to meet rigorous performance standards.
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Team Lead - CINT Integration Lab, Onsite
Sandia National Laboratories
Albuquerque, NM
The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT) is seeking an experienced experimental research scientist/engineer to lead our dynamic team in the Integration Lab (IL). The CINT IL…
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Mechanical Engineering DE Analysis, Mid-level to Senior
AeroVironment
Albuquerque, NM
AeroVironment is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in engineering analysis to support the development of advanced directed energy systems. This role will focus on the…
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Charleston, SC
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
North Charleston, SC
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Mount Pleasant, SC
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Rock Hill, SC
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
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Electrical Design Engineer
GPAC
Greenville, SC
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
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Mechanical Engineer III (5906)
Honeywell
Kansas City, MO
…initiates the most cost-effective improvements for product, test equipment, procedures, and manufacturing or operating processes that improve productivity and quality and reduce…
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Lead Field Service Engineer – Drives
GE Vernova
Unspecified, RI
When you join us, you’re not just providing field service – you’re ensuring the operational excellence of high-performance drive systems that power the most demanding industrial and marine…
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Unified Communications Lead Engineer w/Public Trust
TekSynap
Suitland, MD
We are seeking a Unified Communications Lead Engineer. Theideal candidateis responsible forprovidingsupport for enterprise collaboration, voice, video, conferencing, and unified…

Aston Carter

Cost Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA, United States

$75 to $85 USD / hour

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Pay: $75 to $85 USD / hour
Experience: 4+ years of experience in sustainment engineering, product support, systems engineering, or related fields.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 6, 2026

Original job description

Cost Engineer (Sustainment & Lifecycle Cost Modeling) Help Shape the Future of Sustainment Strategy Are you passionate about turning complex operational data into actionable business decisions? We're looking for a Cost Engineer who will play a critical role in defining the long-term affordability, supportability, and sustainment strategy of advanced vehicle systems.In this highly visible role, you'll own the development of life cycle cost models, influence engineering decisions through cost trade studies, and help build the sustainment framework that supports products throughout their operational lifespan. Working alongside engineering, operations, logistics, and customer teams, you'll help ensure our products are designed not only for performance, but also for long-term readiness and cost efficiency.If you enjoy solving complex problems, building analytical models, and driving decisions that impact product success, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do Own Lifecycle Cost Strategy

Develop and maintain comprehensive lifecycle cost models for vehicle fleets and supporting systems.
Generate operating and support (O&S) cost estimates, refining projections as product designs mature.
Conduct affordability assessments and provide cost insights at key program milestones and decision gates.
Perform sensitivity analyses to identify cost drivers, risks, and optimization opportunities.

Drive Sustainment Planning & Product Support

Perform product support analyses across provisioning, manpower, facilities, support equipment, and logistics.
Develop ground-up sustainment plans that support mission readiness and long-term operational success.
Create spares, provisioning, and support strategies in partnership with Reliability, Availability & Maintainability (RAM) and Maintenance teams.
Define product support architectures and Integrated Product Support (IPS) strategies.

Influence Engineering Decisions

Lead sustainment cost trade studies and provide recommendations that influence product design and maintenance concepts.
Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate design-for-supportability principles throughout product development.
Partner with customers, operations, and technical teams to enhance maintenance, repair, and sustainment approaches.

Build Data-Driven Solutions

Establish cost modeling methodologies and sustainment data repositories.
Develop data pipelines that transform reliability, maintenance, and operational data into actionable cost forecasts.
Maintain Service Bills of Materials (SBOMs) and other critical sustainment artifacts.
Deliver supportability and affordability analyses for customer deliverables, executive reviews, and program assessments.

What You'll Bring Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Logistics, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline.
4+ years of experience in sustainment engineering, product support, systems engineering, or related fields.
Experience developing lifecycle cost (LCC) or operating and support (O&S) cost models.
Working knowledge of sustainment methodologies such as:
Maintenance Task Analysis (MTA)
Level of Repair Analysis (LORA)
Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM)
Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)
Understanding of Integrated Product Support (IPS) elements and sustainment planning principles.
Familiarity with military standards and regulatory requirements related to product support and logistics.
Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting DoD programs and Integrated Product Support initiatives.
Knowledge of provisioning analysis, sparing optimization, and sustainment planning.
Background in naval, maritime, or defense sustainment environments.
Experience with Performance-Based Logistics (PBL) or sustainment contracting models.
Proficiency with cost modeling tools, data analytics platforms, or scripting/automation solutions.
Experience working with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, ERP systems, or similar engineering platforms.
Familiarity with Technical Data Packages (TDPs), engineering drawings, and system schematics.
Experience supporting complex military systems, autonomous platforms, robotics, or unmanned systems.

Why Join Us? You'll be more than a cost engineer. You'll be a strategic partner helping shape how advanced systems are supported, maintained, and sustained throughout their lifecycle. Your work will directly influence product design, operational readiness, and long-term affordability, making a measurable impact on both our customers and mission success.

Own the data. Influence the design. Drive the strategy.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Costa Mesa, CA. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Costa Mesa,CA.

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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Logistics
IPS
RCM
Communication skills
Data analysis
Siemens NX
Siemens Teamcenter
ERP
Robotics

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