Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Management
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a configuration management lead to support its Research and Advanced Design Expendables Operating Unit within Systems Engineering. The role is located in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, California, and supports advanced concept development, rapid prototyping, demonstrations, and technical work in areas including survivability, autonomy, and battle management. The Configuration Management lead is responsible for leading, executing, and optimizing configuration management throughout the program lifecycle. The role ensures the integrity, traceability, and control of program data, deliverables, Cameo models, and documentation in accordance with contractual and organizational standards. The lead serves as the main configuration management interface for internal teams, subcontractors, and customers, and provides expertise to engineering, program management, quality, supplier, and MBSE teams. The position offers a flexible work arrangement and a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Travel is required 25% of the time. An active Secret clearance is required at the start; the selected candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering, technical management, and/or related military experience; or a Master of Science in STEM and 6 years of related experience; or a PhD in STEM and 4 years of related experience.
- Direct configuration management experience in defense, aeronautics, or complex engineering environments.
- Experience with CPLM/PLM systems, Cameo (MBSE) version control, Confluence, and/or document and data management systems.
- Experience with U.S. defense CDRL/SDRL processes and compliance requirements.
- Active Secret U.S. Government clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret U.S. clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, including the ability to communicate with all levels of the program, subcontractors, and customers.
Nice To Haves
- Primary ownership of CPLM tools.
- Experience leading customer deliverables.
- Experience leading Change Control Boards.
- Experience with configuration management across the full lifecycle, from conceptual design through production.
- Experience with expendables or one-time-use missiles.
- Experience with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, classified program execution, and support for technical proposals, SOWs, and BOEs.
- Experience briefing results to senior leadership and government customers.
- Working knowledge of aeronautical disciplines, including Flight Sciences, Subsystems, Software, Structures, Vehicles, Test and Evaluation, Survivability, Mission Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Product Support, and Global Supply Chain.
Responsibilities
- Establish, maintain, and enforce configuration management processes using Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) systems.
- Oversee configuration change boards and ensure engineering changes are controlled, tracked, and documented.
- Own the delivery, tracking, and documentation of program CDRL and SDRL deliverables, coordinating with engineering and functional teams to ensure accurate and timely submissions to customers and subcontractors.
- Manage configuration and version control for Cameo MBSE models, including baselines, change history, and collaborative updates.
- Develop and manage workflows, version control, and data release protocols for program documents, technical drawings, Cameo models, software baselines, and hardware items.
- Maintain the master document list and configuration status accounting.
- Manage documentation in Confluence and similar tools.
- Define and maintain program baselines through development phases, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and production, and ensure changes are reviewed, approved, and recorded.
- Support and lead functional, physical, and baseline configuration audits; ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and government regulations.
- Act as the primary configuration management interface to internal teams, subcontractors, and customers.
- Provide configuration management expertise to engineering, program management, quality, supplier, and Cameo/MBSE teams.
- Identify and implement improvements to configuration management processes, tools, and policies.
- Generate regular configuration management status reports and prepare inputs for major reviews and production milestones.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly and inclusive team environment
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) matching program
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, or long-term incentives, depending on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
