Configuration Manager

Zachary Piper Solutions; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Configuration Manager to support national security space systems engineering and defense modernization efforts on-site in El Segundo, CA. The role oversees configuration management of program baselines, baseline control, and systems engineering processes for mission-critical space capabilities.

You will collaborate with engineering teams using MBSE methods to manage technical data and program documentation across the lifecycle—concept, development, integration,

Qualifications

• 7+ years in CM/SE or related technical disciplines.
• Experience managing baselines and using CM tools.
• Familiarity with MBSE and MBSE tools.
• Experience with V&V, licensing management, and data control.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering/science or related field; substitutions allowed.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with capability for SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and maintain CM of program technical baselines.
• Manage and track changes to technical data using CM tools.
• Provide systems engineering support across the lifecycle.
• Oversee design, development, integration, testing, production, sustainment.
• Collaborate with engineers using MBSE for data and docs.

Skills

Configuration Management

Systems Engineering

MBSE

V&V

Technical Data Control

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/Physics

Tools

MBSE Tools

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Configuration Manager to support a company focused on national security space systems engineering and defense modernization efforts. This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA. The Configuration Manager will oversee technical baseline management, configuration control, and systems engineering processes supporting mission-critical space capabilities. Join a team helping protect and defend the nation's most valuable space assets through advanced engineering and enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities for the Configuration Manager include:

• Conduct and maintain Configuration Management (CM) of program technical baselines.
• Manage and track changes to technical data using enterprise configuration management tools.
• Provide systems engineering expertise throughout the system lifecycle, from concept development through operations and sustainment.
• Support technical oversight of design, development, integration, testing, production, and sustainment activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams utilizing MBSE methodologies to manage technical data and program documentation.

Required Qualifications for the Configuration Manager include:

• 7+ years of experience in Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Experience managing technical baselines and utilizing configuration management tools.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Experience with software verification and validation (V&V), software licensing management, and technical data control.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related technical field (additional experience may be substituted for degree requirements).
• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain SAP access.

Compensation for the Configuration Manager include:

Salary Range: $160,000-190,000 annually depending on experience and level

Full Benefits Package:

• PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K
• Sick Leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 8/17/2026. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

Keywords:

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