Aviation Business Growth & Cost Modeling Lead

CycloTech GmbH

Linz

Remote

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

11 hours ago

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Job summary

CycloTech GmbH in Linz seeks a Business Developer / Cost Engineer to drive international aerospace opportunities, translating technical advantages into commercial value and building compelling business cases for customers.

The role blends engineering insight with sales acumen, developing ROI models, TCO analyses, and lifecycle cost assessments while collaborating with Engineering, PM, and leadership; travel is required. Fluent English is essential, German is a plus.

Qualifications

University degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or similar discipline.
Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Cost Engineering, Sales Engineering, Business Development, Project Management or a related field.
Experience in developing business cases, economic models, cost-benefit analyses or investment evaluations is highly desirable.
Experience in the aviation and/or aerospace industry is highly desirable.
Strong technical understanding combined with commercial thinking.
Ability to analyze complex operational environments and identify relevant economic value drivers.
Ability to understand complex technical requirements and translate them into commercial solutions.
Strong analytical and negotiation skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong focus on results and customer satisfaction
Willingness to travel internationally
Fluent English; German is an advantage

Responsibilities

Identify and develop new business opportunities in the aviation and aerospace industry.
Identify customer needs and translate them into technical and commercial solutions.
Analyze customer operations, workflows and mission profiles to identify economic value drivers and improvement potential.
Develop quantitative customer value models for CycloTech's propulsion technologies and convert technical performance advantages into measurable economic benefits.
Develop customer-specific business cases, ROI models and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments.
Develop cost models, business cases and lifecycle economic assessments for aviation, aerospace and unmanned aircraft applications.
Work closely with Engineering, Project Management and Senior Management.
Represent the company at customer meetings, trade fairs, conferences and industry events.
Monitor market developments, competitors and emerging technologies.
Support the management in strategic business development and growth initiatives.