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

📌 Eli-Should Cost Engineer (Varese)
🏢 Leonardo
📍 Varese