Staff Systems Engineer - Configuration Manager
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer-Configuration Management to support its Research and Advanced Design Expendables Operating Unit within the Systems Engineering organization. The position is located in Redondo Beach or El Segundo, California. The Configuration Management lead directs, performs, and improves configuration management throughout the program lifecycle, maintaining integrity, traceability, and control of program data, deliverables, Cameo models, and documentation in accordance with contractual and organizational standards. The role oversees configuration control and change boards; manages CDRL and SDRL deliverables; maintains Cameo model configuration and version control; and establishes workflows, version control, and release protocols for program documents, drawings, models, software baselines, and hardware. The lead maintains document lists and configuration status accounting, establishes program baselines, supports audits and compliance, and serves as the configuration management interface for internal teams, subcontractors, and customers. The role also improves processes and tools, prepares status reporting, and supports program reviews and milestones. The position offers a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required 25% of the time. An active Secret clearance is required at start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and SAP clearances.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related engineering, technical management, and/or related military experience; or a Master of Science degree in STEM and 10 years of related experience; or a PhD in STEM and 8 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 or 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 six 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 time as determined by business needs.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Primary ownership 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 to 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 CPLM systems.
- Oversee configuration change boards and ensure engineering changes are controlled, tracked, and documented.
- Own delivery, tracking, and documentation of program CDRL and SDRL deliverables; coordinate with engineering and functional teams for accurate, 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 through development phases and milestones, ensuring changes are reviewed, approved, and recorded.
- Support and lead functional, physical, and baseline configuration audits, ensuring compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and government regulations.
- Serve as the main configuration management interface to internal teams, subcontractors, and customers; provide expertise to engineering, program management, quality, supplier teams, and Cameo/MBSE team members.
- Identify and implement improvements to configuration management processes, tools, and policies.
- Generate configuration management status reports and prepare inputs for SRR, PDR, CDR, and production milestones.
- Communicate with all levels of the program, subcontractors, and customers.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Friendly, inclusive, family-oriented team environment.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan and 401(k) matching.
- Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
