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We are seeking an E&O Systems Engineer to join our ND Configuration Management Department (02232). In this role, you will operate at the Systems-level, collaborating closely with your Systems and Product Realization Team colleagues to ensure compliance with configuration management requirements. A thorough understanding of relevant computer applications is essential to achieve configuration management objectives, including engineering data architectures, change control processing, technical data package reporting, the ND Systems lifecycle, and a familiarity with the Phase X/6.x process, including its associated milestones and deliverables. Your contributions will play a vital role in advancing common digital engineering workflows across weapons programs, aimed at accelerating and automating engineering processes while enabling digital thread capabilities. A results-driven mindset will be crucial as you focus on achieving collective goals and solving problems effectively.
Job Responsibility:
Assist the team in defining and refining policies to establish a consistent configuration management framework
Provide guidance on configuration management tools to ensure alignment with digital engineering initiatives
Develop solutions to enhance configuration management implementation in ND Modernization and Sustainment programs
Author and contribute to documentation of configuration management processes and tools for broad applicability while maintaining program-specific configuration management plans and a catalog of programs' digital solutions (IT portfolio management)
Deliver training on tools and processes as needed and conduct user acceptance testing to ensure tools meet user requirements
Collaborate with cross-functional ND systems teams, including technical engineers, project management, and test/qualification teams, to champion configuration management best practices and identify opportunities for process improvement
Engage in strategic discussions about project goals and how to achieve them effectively, ensuring that actions taken are purposeful and aligned with broader organizational objectives
Support technical teams to define and manage product configuration to ensure understanding of the as-designed and as-built configuration
Create and manage Product Structures for Configuration Status Reporting in product/documentation tracking
Perform configuration audits (e.g., administrative, physical, functional) and assist/facilitate quality assessments (e.g., compliance with federal, corporate, contractual policies)
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Configuration Management, Quality Management, Information Systems, Design Engineering, Business Administration, Communication or Journalism or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working with technical engineering teams to meet project deliverables in one or more of the following areas: digital engineering, systems engineering, configuration management, requirements management, quality management, supply chain management, project management, and product lifecycle management
Proficiency in PDMLink and/or other equivalent configuration management IT applications
Experience with product and/or software development lifecycle (e.g. Systems Engineering V, Product Lifecycle Management, etc.)
Active DOE Q Security Clearance (or DOD equivalent)
Nice to have:
Proven experience on engineering development programs with extensive documentation objectives (e.g., managing 10,000 to 100,000 records)
Proficiency in business applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe, SharePoint) to facilitate effective communication and documentation
Experience in establishing and managing engineering change management processes, including impact analyses and review boards, with a focus on assembly, parts, and material assurance
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and train teams on configuration management applications and processes, fostering a collaborative environment
Working knowledge of MCAD, ECAD, and/or ERP systems (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks, Mentor Graphics, PDMLink, Teamcenter, Oracle Manufacturing, ARAS Innovator)
Relevant certifications such as CMII, ISO, PMBOK, INCOSE, Scrum/Agile (e.g., Jira), ASPE, and APICS
Experience in nuclear deterrence (ND) programs and familiarity with enterprise partners and the lifecycle of ND programs
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and foster teamwork among multidisciplinary teams
Excellent organizational and planning skills, with a systems thinking approach to problem-solving
Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and embrace growth opportunities
Proven ability to prioritize and manage competing demands effectively in high-pressure situations
Eagerness to learn new skills and develop expertise in unfamiliar areas
What we offer:
Challenging work with amazing impact
Extraordinary co-workers
Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance