Configuration Manager - 174312

Piper Companies; 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

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Configuration Manager on-site in El Segundo, CA to oversee CM of program baselines and drive MBSE-enabled systems engineering across the lifecycle. You will manage baselines, control changes, and ensure compliance with data governance for mission-critical space systems.

The role requires 7+ years in CM/SE, MBSE experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance with SAP access. Salary ranges from $160,000 to $190,000 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Configuration Management or related engineering fields.
• Experience managing technical baselines and using CM tools.
• Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies.
• Experience with V&V, software licensing management, and technical data control.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or related field; additional experience may substitute for degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain Configuration Management of program baselines.
• Track and manage changes to technical data using CM tools.
• Provide systems engineering expertise across the lifecycle from concept to operations.
• Oversee technical design, development, integration, testing, production, and sustainment activities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams using MBSE to manage data and documentation.

Skills

CM Tools

MBSE familiarity

V&V experience

Clearance TS/SCI

Data control

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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