Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager ( Full-time ) Palm Bay, FL - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc in Palm Bay, FL seeks a Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager to lead CM of complex hardware assemblies within aerospace/defense programs. You will manage BOMs, baselines, change notices, and ensure tight configuration control throughout development, test, and production.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or graduate equivalent) with 2+ years of related experience and a TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 0–2 years with graduate degree; 6+ years with no degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Experience with CM standards and aerospace/defense preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain hardware configuration management (CM) processes per industry standards and program needs (Essential).
• Manage configuration documentation including BOMs, hardware configuration records, drawings and change notices.
• Coordinate and process configuration changes with proper approvals and impact analysis.
• Lead CCB meetings and review engineering changes.
• Track baselines, inventory and version control through development, testing and production.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Graduate Degree

Experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Windchill

Teamcenter

PLM tools

CM tools

Job description

Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager ( Full-time ) Palm Bay, FL - DK

• Palm Bay, FL

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
• Security Clearance Required: Yes
• Visa Candidate Considered: No

Skills and Certifications

Active TS/SCI w Poly

Security Clearance Required:Yes
Visa Candidate Considered:No

Compensation

Base Salary -USD $57,500 to $107,500