Configuration and Data Management Specialist, Product Lifecycle

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you! We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration. We have an exciting opportunity for a Configuration and Data Management Specialist, Product Lifecycle to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. If selected you will: Execute and enforce configuration management processes within JEDII, ensuring compliance with NASA standards (NPRs, JSC Directives, ASME Y14 series). Control, review, and release engineering drawings, GFE documentation, and as-built facility records across JSC, Ellington Field, and the Sonny Carter Training Facility. Provide day-to-day EDCC support, including drawing research, part data reconciliation, serial/lot tracking, and historical record maintenance. Serve as a JEDII power user: guide, train, and consult with engineers and project staff, ensuring effective use of workflows, versioning, and approvals. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in drawing packages, audits, and documentation deliverables. Maintain configuration status accounting and produce traceability reports in support of program reviews and audits. Develop and refine CM/DM work instructions and best practices for the JETSII team. Collaborate with cross-program stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data flow. Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated expertise with engineering drawing control, release, and revision management.
• Working knowledge of NASA Procedural Requirements and configuration standards.
• Proven ability to perform audits, discrepancy investigations, and data corrections.
• Strong customer support skills - able to train, mentor, and resolve user issues.

Nice To Haves

• 7+ years of direct Configuration or Data Management experience, with at least 3 years supporting NASA's JEDII/Windchill or equivalent enterprise PLM system.
• Experience in EDCC operations at JSC or equivalent government/prime contractor drawing control environments.
• Familiarity with ICE, Confluence, SharePoint, or similar collaboration/documentation tools.
• Background in technical writing for control boards, review packages, or CM/DM documentation.
• Bachelor's degree in technical field or extensive experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Execute and enforce configuration management processes within JEDII, ensuring compliance with NASA standards (NPRs, JSC Directives, ASME Y14 series).
• Control, review, and release engineering drawings, GFE documentation, and as-built facility records across JSC, Ellington Field, and the Sonny Carter Training Facility.
• Provide day-to-day EDCC support, including drawing research, part data reconciliation, serial/lot tracking, and historical record maintenance.
• Serve as a JEDII power user: guide, train, and consult with engineers and project staff, ensuring effective use of workflows, versioning, and approvals.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in drawing packages, audits, and documentation deliverables.
• Maintain configuration status accounting and produce traceability reports in support of program reviews and audits.
• Develop and refine CM/DM work instructions and best practices for the JETSII team.
• Collaborate with cross-program stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant data flow.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level