Principal Specialist, Configuration Management

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is looking for a Principal Configuration Management Specialist in Tucson, AZ, to lead activities ensuring compliance with configuration management policies. The role requires significant experience in configuration management and collaboration with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will possess a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including the use of MSOffice and technology tools such as SAP. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field with 3 years experience.
• Experience leading configuration management activities.
• Ability to collaborate with engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead configuration management activities for system identification and control.
• Implement procedures for changes to engineering documents.
• Manage compliance with contractual and configuration management policies.

Skills

Configuration Management experience

MSOffice (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

PDM-Product Data Management, SAP

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Date Posted: 2026-01-15

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-807A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807A

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The CDM Organization consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices, and our customers.

The Configuration and Data Management Department is seeking a Principal Configuration Management Specialist, located onsite in Tucson, AZ.

What You Will Do

• Lead the coordination and administration of assigned configuration management activities relative to identification, control, verification and accounting for systems and equipment in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Establish procedures for and implement the introduction of changes to engineering documents for an assigned program and represent the functional group in the implementation of common processes.
• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinates changes with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities (including classified support).
• Ensures implementation of customer and internal configuration management requirements
• Manage change and status accounting activities to ensure compliance with contractual and configuration management policies.
• Establish and control configuration identification processes and baselines.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Typically requires at least 5 years of Configuration Management experience
• Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with technology and computing tools (PDM-Product Data Management, SAP, or similar tools)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Solid competency in project planning
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies.
• Identify potential complex problems associated with technical engineering data, regarding configuration management issues, and take corrective action as needed.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligible

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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