Principal Specialist, Configuration Verification

RTX • Tucson, AZ

35d • Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The CMDM Organization consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices, and our customers. The Effectors Configuration Management department is looking for an individual to perform the role of Principal Configuration Analyst. This position is Onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

Requirements

• Typically requires A University Degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR in lieu of a degree 9 years of professional experience in Configuration Management, Configuration Verification, or Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience with databases (SAP, ERP, PDM, CABS, PRISM, and/or other related databases).
• Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• General knowledge and understanding of configuration management principles using configuration management policies, procedures, and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies
• Ability to identify potential complex problems associated with technical engineering data, regarding configuration management issues, and take corrective action as needed
• Comprehensive knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, including the ability to create, interpret, and manage multi-level BOMs.
• Proficiency in utilizing BOMs for production planning, inventory control, and engineering design changes.
• Experience with BOM management in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or product lifecycle management (PLM) tools in preferred, along with an understanding of how BOMs integrate with supply chain and the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities

• Lead Configuration Verification Activities: Oversee execution of CM processes, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting for systems and equipment, with a focus on ensuring accurate configuration data through tools like PDM and the Common As Built System (CABS).
• Utilize PDM, PRISM and CABS for Configuration Accuracy: Leverage PRISM to manage program data and CABS to validate as-built configurations against design baselines in PDM, ensuring alignment with organizational and contractual requirements. This includes conducting detailed comparisons, identifying discrepancies, an ensuring that all changes are accurately reflected in the product configuration throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentorship and Cross-Functional Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to CM team members while driving cross-functional alignment and implementing best practices across programs.
• Engineering Change Coordination: Review and analyze released engineering change data, validating incorporation into manufacturing work instructions, and coordinating updates between engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and data control teams, ensuring seamless integration into PRISM and CABS.
• Audit and Compliance Assurance: Conduct and/or lead configuration audits, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CM plans, command media, and contractual obligations.
• Baseline Management and Data Integrity: Establish and maintain product baselines while ensuring data accuracy across systems like PRISM and CABS throughout the product lifecycle.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

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