Staff Systems Engineer - Configuration Management
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 Systems Engineering. The role is located in Redondo Beach, California, or El Segundo, California. Research & Advanced Design develops advanced concepts and mission-ready capabilities, including next-generation aircraft and collaborative autonomous platforms. The Configuration Management lead is responsible for leading, executing, and optimizing configuration management throughout the program lifecycle. The role ensures integrity, traceability, and control of program data, deliverables, Cameo models, and documentation in accordance with contractual and organizational standards. The position serves as the primary configuration management interface for internal teams, subcontractors, and customers. The role offers flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Travel is required 25% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. An active Secret clearance is required at hire, along with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and Special Access Program 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.
- Direct configuration management experience in defense, aeronautics, or complex engineering environments.
- Experience with CPLM/PLM systems, Cameo (MBSE) version control, Confluence, and/or document/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 amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
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 delivery, tracking, and documentation of Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) deliverables, coordinating with engineering and functional teams to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
- Manage configuration and version control for Cameo models and ensure model baselines, change histories, and collaborative updates are maintained and integrated into program workflows.
- 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 throughout development phases, including SRR, PDR, CDR, and production, 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.
- Provide configuration management 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 for program leadership and prepare inputs for major reviews and production milestones.
- Communicate with all levels of program personnel, subcontractors, and customers.
Benefits
- 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 and family environment.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan with 401(k) matching.
- 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.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
