Associate Configuration Management Specialist - Frederick, MD

Rohde & Schwarz; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rohde & Schwarz is seeking an Associate Configuration Management Specialist for our System Engineering organization in Frederick, MD to support FAA voice communications systems and related infrastructure.

You will assist with maintaining configuration baselines, processing changes, and ensuring data accuracy throughout the system lifecycle, while supporting audits and program reviews with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, information technology, business, aviation or related field.
• 2+ years in configuration management, data management, or related disciplines.
• Experience with government programs preferred; FAA/DoD/DHS/TSA experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration baselines and supporting documentation.
• Process engineering changes and track ECRs/CCB actions.
• Assist with audits, FCA/PCA readiness, and data accuracy.

Skills

Configuration management

Data management

Technical documentation

Quality assurance

Audits

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, IT, or related field

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

CM databases

Document management systems

Issue tracking tools

Engineering Change Control

ISO 9001 / CMMI knowledge

Job description

Recently named by Newsweek as one of the Best American Mid-Sized Workplaces in 2026, Rohde & Schwarz is seeking an Associate Configuration Management Specialist for our System Engineering organization to support a large air traffic control government program deploying voice communication systems. The work location for this position is based in our Frederick, MD office location. The Associate Configuration Management Specialist supports configuration management activities for FAA voice communications systems and related infrastructure. Working under the direction of the Configuration Manager, this role assists with maintaining configuration baselines, processing engineering changes, tracking program documentation, supporting audits, and ensuring configuration data accuracy throughout the system lifecycle.

Your tasks

• Support the Configuration Manager in maintaining configuration management plans, procedures, and program records.
• Assist with configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and documentation activities.
• Coordinate and track Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Change Notices, and Configuration Control Board (CCB) actions.
• Maintain configuration databases, document repositories, and program records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with establishing and maintaining hardware, software, network, and cybersecurity baselines for FAA voice communications systems.
• Collect, organize, and distribute configuration status reports, metrics, and action item updates.
• Support preparation for Functional Configuration Audits (FCA), Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), and customer reviews.
• Maintain technical documentation, software release packages, cybersecurity artifacts, technical data packages, and subcontractor deliverables.
• Assist engineering, field service, cybersecurity, and program management teams with configuration-related issues and data requests.
• Verify documentation changes are properly reviewed, approved, and incorporated into applicable baselines.
• Support technology refresh and obsolescence management activities by maintaining equipment inventories and lifecycle records.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance configuration management efficiency and compliance.

Your Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Information Technology, Business, Aviation, Computer Science, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 2+ years of experience in configuration management, data management, technical documentation, quality assurance, engineering support, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting FAA, DoD, DHS/TSA, or other government programs is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with voice communications systems, telecommunications, networking, or other critical infrastructure systems a plus.
• Experience with document management systems, issue tracking tools, or CM databases.
• Exposure to CCB processes, engineering change control, or technical documentation environments.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001, CMMI, or EIA-649 is preferred-
• Experience with inventory management or obsolescence tracking.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a structured environment.
• Basic understanding of change control, document management, and configuration management concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. -
• Willingness to learn configuration management processes, tools, and industry standards.
• In order to be considered, candidates must reside in the US and be a U.S. citizen of receiving a US Government security clearance or public trust

The total compensation for this position is $70K-$90K. Total compensation includes base salary, variable pay (when applicable) plus benefits. The range is determined by the position, geographic location and level. Individual pay within the range is determined by several factors including location, education or training, relevant work history, sales incentive structure and job-related skills.

Rohde & Schwarz is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.

Rohde & Schwarz is a global technology company with approximately 14,000 employees and three divisions: Test & Measurement, Technology Systems and Networks & Cybersecurity. For 90 years, the company has been developing cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is technically possible and enabling customers from various sectors such as business, government and public authorities to maintain their technological sovereignty.