Senior Software Configuration Management Specialist

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is hiring a Software Configuration Management Specialist to define and maintain SCM processes, baselines, and release strategies across multiple projects. You will enforce change control, ensure traceability, and mentor staff while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with Windchill and Atlassian tools, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a demanding defense-related environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related discipline with 10+ years of related experience.
• Hands-on experience with software version control, builds, and releases using Windchill and Atlassian products.
• Experience supporting developers with configuration management tools (check in/out, branching, tagging).
• Experience creating software build scripts using Bash, Perl, or Shell.
• Understanding of software development lifecycles (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) and how SCM supports each phase.
• Knowledge of configuration management concepts and related governmental regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including travel as needed.
• Ability to obtain a Government Secret clearance if required by the program.

Responsibilities

• Define, implement, and maintain SCM processes, standards, and procedures for multiple software development projects.
• Establish and manage software baselines, including version control, branching, merging, and release strategies.
• Support and enforce change control processes, including CRs, CCBs, and configuration audits.
• Ensure identification, status accounting, and traceability between requirements, design, code, and test artifacts.
• Implement customer requirements and reviews change accounting activities for compliance.
• Develop and maintain SCM documentation, including plans and guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve SCM processes and toolchains; lead automation initiatives.
• Participate in configuration management reviews with management and customers.
• Mentor junior SCM and software engineering staff on SCM best practices.
• Review engineering changes with cross-functional teams to assess impact and compliance.
• Review project notifications to verify contractual reporting accuracy.
• Contribute to SCM Confluence documentation and related tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Software configuration management

Version control

Build automation

Change control

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Travel flexibility

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Windchill

Atlassian Jira/Azure DevOps

DOORS

ALM tools

Job description

General Atomics is hiring a Software Configuration Management Specialist to define and maintain SCM processes, baselines, and release strategies across multiple projects. You will enforce change control, ensure traceability, and mentor staff while aligning with regulatory requirements.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, experience with Windchill and Atlassian tools, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams in a demanding defense-related environment in