Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Management to establish and maintain CM processes across the product lifecycle. You will manage BOMs, docs, and change controls while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure traceability and data integrity.

The role requires TS/SCI with Poly, a relevant degree or equivalent experience, and a focus on continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of related experience; graduate degree or equivalent with 0–2 years; in lieu of a degree, 6 years of related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly is required.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain hardware CM processes per standards and program requirements.
• Manage configuration docs: BOMs, records, drawings, specs, change notices.
• Coordinate and process configuration changes with approval workflows.
• Facilitate CCB meetings and review engineering changes.
• Track baselines, inventory, and version control through development to production.
• Support audits and CM data reviews for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, QA, and supply chain for accuracy.
• Use PLM/CM tools to manage product data and CM repositories.
• Occasional overtime or outside hours to meet deadlines.

Skills

Configuration management

Documentation management

Cross-functional collaboration

BOM management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

6+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Management - TS/SCI with Poly

Job Code: 41058

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Management to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining configuration management processes for complex hardware systems through the entire product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and control of hardware assets. This role provides additional as-required support to the design and program management teams as a subject matter expert for analyses, consultations, special topic discussions, tools support, DevOps support, and other tasking as required. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to quality and continuous process improvement.

Essential Functions:

• Implement and maintain hardware configuration management (CM) processes according to industry standards and program requirements.
• Manage configuration documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), hardware configuration records, drawings, specifications, and change notices.
• Coordinate and process configuration changes, ensuring rigorous control, impact analysis, and proper approval workflows.
• Facilitate configuration control board (CCB) meetings and participate in reviews of engineering changes.
• Track hardware baselines, inventory, and version control through product development, testing, and production phases.
• Support audits and hardware configuration data reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in hardware configurations.
• Utilize industry-standard configuration management software and tools for managing product data and maintaining CM repositories.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or outside of normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines and business requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of relevant configuration management experience, preferably with hardware or complex systems in aerospace, defense, or electronics industries.
• Working knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g., EIA-649, ANSI, MIL-STD-973).
• Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM) tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Certification in configuration management (CMPIC, CMII, or equivalent) is a plus.
• Experience supporting government, aerospace, or defense programs is highly desirable.
• Experience reading and interpreting Statements of Work, Drawings, Schematics, and Parts Lists.
• Experience in continuous process improvement such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Expert time management ability and sense of urgency in meeting critical deadlines

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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