Configuration Management Systems Engineer

Space Systems Integration•El Segundo, CA

1d•$180,000 - $230,000

About The Position

Space Systems Integration (SSI), a fast-growing engineering company serving government and commercial customers, is seeking a Configuration Management Systems Engineer for a role in El Segundo, California. The engineer will define, implement, and enforce configuration control processes across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and integration teams. The role ensures that as-designed, as-planned, and as-built configurations remain aligned, preserving the integrity of hardware, software, and documentation. The position involves daily coordination with stakeholders including Program Managers, Contracting Officers, System 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.
Active TS clearance with in-scope T5/SSBI.
SCI eligibility and participation in Continuous Evaluation.
Meet all requirements for SCI and SAP access.
Willingness to undergo 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 such as power, telemetry, and propulsion.
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.