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We are seeking an Engineering and Operations (E&O) Systems Engineer with experience to support Configuration Management activities for Organization 02232, ND Configuration Management Department. In this position, you will work at the Systems-level to ensure your Systems and Product Realization Team colleagues meet configuration management requirements. You will need a comprehensive knowledge of corresponding computer applications to meet configuration management objectives including engineering data architectures, change control processing, technical data package reporting, the ND Systems lifecycle and a working knowledge of the Phase X/6.x process with associated milestones and deliverables. Your activities will support broader efforts to implement common digital engineering workflows that can be used across weapons programs to accelerate and automate engineering processes and enable digital thread capabilities.
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
Collaborate with cross-functional ND systems teams, including technical engineers, project management, test/qualification teams, to champion configuration management best practices and identify opportunities for process improvement
Develop necessary solutions to improve CM implementation in ND Modernization and Sustainment programs
Provide training on tools and processes as needed and complete necessary user acceptance testing to ensure tools meet needs
Author and contribute to documentation of CM processes and tools for broad applicability while maintaining program-specific configuration management plans and a list of programs' digital solutions (IT portfolio management)
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 assists/facilitates quality assessments (e.g., compliance to federal, corporate, contractual policies)
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
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Configuration Management, Quality Management, Information Systems, Design Engineering, Business Administration, Communication or Journalism plus 8 years of experience
or equivalent (AS + 12 years or no degree + 16 years)
Experience working with technical engineering teams to meet project deliverables in one or more of the following areas: configuration management, systems engineering, product lifecycle management, project management, requirements management, quality management, and digital engineering
Experience with PDMLink and/or other equivalent configuration management IT applications
Experience working on nuclear deterrence (ND) programs and familiarity with enterprise partners and product development lifecycle management of ND programs
An active DOE Q clearance, or equivalent is required to start
Nice to have:
Experience establishing and operating engineering change management processes (e.g. impact analyses, engineering review boards, change review boards, etc.) with a focus on assembly, parts, and material assurance
Ability to work closely with customers to define expectations and mutual responsibilities in performing a balance of tactical and strategic systems engineering work
Ability to work closely with customers to understand the concept of operations for the system and to review and understand end-to-end work processes
Demonstrated ability to advocate for and train teams on configuration management applications and processes, fostering a collaborative environment
Proven experience on engineering development programs with extensive documentation objectives (e.g., managing 10,000 to 100,000 records)
Proficiency in standard business applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe, SharePoint) to facilitate effective communication and documentation
Working knowledge of MCAD, ECAD, and/or ERP systems (e.g., CREO, SolidWorks, Mentor Graphics, PDMLink, Teamcenter, Oracle Manufacturing, ARAS Innovator)
What we offer:
Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
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)