Configuration Management Systems Engineer

SAIC•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC's Horizon 2 program is seeking a Configuration Management Systems Engineer to support a reconnaissance satellite system for the U.S. Space Force in El Segundo, California. The role supports the U.S. Space Force in developing and deploying warfighter capabilities within the Program Executive Office's Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power portfolio. The engineer serves as a subject matter expert and defines, implements, and enforces configuration control processes across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and integration teams. The role ensures that as-designed, as-planned, and as-built configurations align throughout the lifecycle, preserving the integrity of hardware, software, and documentation. The position involves daily coordination with program managers, contracting officers, systems engineers, and external and partner organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 9 years of experience in configuration management, product lifecycle management, or systems engineering within aerospace, defense, or complex hardware programs.
Have an in-scope security background investigation (TS or SSBI), adjudicated for SCI eligibility, and be enrolled in the Continuous Evaluation program if applicable.
Be willing to be nominated for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Access Programs.
Be willing to consent to a polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

Define baseline architectures for spacecraft, payload, and ground segments, including functional, allocated, and product baselines.
Create a configuration item tree to break down the satellite into trackable subsystems.
Assign unique identifiers and serial numbers to flight hardware and software.
Manage Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and deviations or waivers.
Run the Configuration Control Board (CCB), where program leadership, engineering, and safety review proposed changes to the system baseline.
Assess proposed changes for impacts on cost, schedule, risk, and interface requirements.
Record and report the status of proposed and approved baselines, ECPs, and variances.
Track as-built versus as-designed configurations to ensure flight hardware matches engineering drawings.
Conduct Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) to verify hardware and software meet performance specifications.
Conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCA) to verify physical units match technical documentation before shipment to the launch site.