Principal / Senior Principal Configuration Control Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Annapolis Junction, MD

52d•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal or Senior Principal Configuration Control Systems Engineer . What You'll Get to Do: IPT/Segment Level role, works with Configuration Management team at Program/System level to implement Program's Configuration Management strategy within the IPT Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures. Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes. Ensure that configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes within the project lifecycle. Coordinate with various departments including engineering, production, and quality assurance to plan and manage product baselines and documentation. Conduct configuration audits to verify conformance to requirements and facilitate the resolution of discrepancies. Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to project teams. Maintain configuration management databases and tools, ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data. Lead training and mentoring initiatives of other configuration analysts. Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and programs. Engage daily with programs on matters of configuration and change management, conduct and lead Configuration Control Boards. This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area . This requisition may be filled as a Principal Configuration Control Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Configuration Control Systems Engineer. This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications for Principal Configuration Control Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
Understanding and experience with configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII).
Proficient in using configuration management software tools and systems.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph prior to start.
Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Configuration Control Systems Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD
Understanding and experience with configuration management standards and practices (e.g., ISO, ANSI, CMII).
Proficient in using configuration management software tools and systems.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance and a polygraph prior to start.

Nice To Haves

Current active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Experience in Teamcenter, CPLM PLM tool, Enovia, Windchill, and/or Costpoint or similar tools
Certification in Configuration Management (e.g., CMII-P, CMC).
Domain knowledge of Configuration Mgmt. standards such as MIL-HDBK- 61A &/or EIA-649B &/or EIA-649-1
Experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 requirements, standards, and compliance issues

Responsibilities

IPT/Segment Level role, works with Configuration Management team at Program/System level to implement Program's Configuration Management strategy within the IPT
Develop, implement, and maintain configuration management plans, policies, and procedures.
Lead and oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes.
Ensure that configuration control is applied to complex engineering changes within the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with various departments including engineering, production, and quality assurance to plan and manage product baselines and documentation.
Conduct configuration audits to verify conformance to requirements and facilitate the resolution of discrepancies.
Provide expert guidance and support on configuration management best practices to project teams.
Maintain configuration management databases and tools, ensuring the integrity and security of configuration data.
Lead training and mentoring initiatives of other configuration analysts.
Prepare detailed reports and present findings to management and programs.
Engage daily with programs on matters of configuration and change management, conduct and lead Configuration Control Boards.