Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Manager
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Configuration Management lead in its Systems Engineering organization to support the Research and Advanced Design Expendables Operating Unit. The role is based in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, California. The position leads, executes, and improves configuration management throughout the program lifecycle, protecting the integrity, traceability, and control of program data, deliverables, Cameo models, and documentation in accordance with contractual and organizational standards. The lead manages configuration control through CPLM systems, change boards, program baselines, audits, and configuration status accounting. The position owns CDRL and SDRL deliverables; controls Cameo/MBSE models and other technical data; and develops workflows for documents, drawings, software baselines, and hardware items. The role also manages documentation in Confluence and similar tools, reports CM status, and serves as the principal CM interface with internal teams, subcontractors, and customers. The selected candidate will collaborate with engineering, program management, quality, supplier, and MBSE teams, and support major program reviews and milestones. The role offers flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Relocation assistance may be available. The position requires an active Secret U.S. Government clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances. Travel is 25% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science 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 Ph.D. in STEM and 4 years of related experience.
- Demonstrated 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 a Top Secret U.S. clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable 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
- Experience as the primary owner of CPLM tools.
- Experience leading customer deliverables.
- Experience leading Change Control Boards.
- Experience with cradle-to-grave configuration management processes, 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.
- 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 on Confluence and similar tools.
- Define and maintain program baselines across development phases and milestones, ensuring changes are reviewed, approved, and recorded.
- Support and lead functional, physical, and baseline configuration audits and ensure compliance with organizational policies, customer requirements, and government regulations.
- Serve as the configuration management interface to internal teams, subcontractors, and customers, and provide CM expertise to engineering, program management, quality, supplier, and Cameo/MBSE teams.
- Identify and implement improvements to configuration management processes, tools, and policies.
- Generate configuration management status reports for program leadership and prepare inputs for major reviews and production milestones.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Friendly and inclusive team environment.
- Health insurance and healthcare benefits.
- Life and disability insurance.
- 401(k) matching program.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
