Specialist, Configuration Management

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Specialist, Configuration Management in Palm Bay, FL. You will ensure configuration integrity across product lifecycles, manage baselines, and support DevOps activities in an Agile environment.

You’ll work with CM toolsets like Windchill, Confluence, and SharePoint, lead CCB evaluations, and train teams on CM processes. A degree plus CM experience are required, with growth opportunities in defense tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with configuration management and CM processes.
• Experience using version control, document control, and PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply CM documentation, processes, and principles within an Agile environment to control baselines.
• Review and authorize release of drawings and technical documentation.
• Liaise between management and cross-functional teams to resolve CM issues.
• Administer CM toolsets including Windchill, Confluence, SharePoint, and related systems.
• Support Configuration Control Board (CCB) processes and evaluate proposed design changes.
• Provide training and guidance on CM methods, tools, and requirements to project teams.
• Lead or support continuous improvement to CM processes and tools.
• Assist in program audits and resolve audit findings.
• Develop CM cost estimates and plans for task orders and proposals.

Skills

Configuration management

Version control

Agile/DevOps

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degree

Tools

Windchill

Agile PDM

Confluence

SharePoint

SolidWorks

ClearCase

Subversion

PLM

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: Specialist, Configuration Management

Job Code: 45736

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Specialist, Configuration Management is responsible for executing configuration management (CM) activities to ensure consistency among product performance, functional and physical attributes, requirements, design, and operational information throughout the product lifecycle. This role is essential to maintaining the integrity of system documentation, design artifacts, baselines, and associated configuration data through the disciplined application of established CM processes and controls. The Specialist also serves as a subject matter expert to design and program management teams, providing support for analyses, consultations, special topic discussions, tool administration, DevOps-related activities, and other assigned tasks as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Applies established configuration management documentation, processes, and principles within an Agile development environment to maintain effective control and traceability of products, configuration items, and baselines.
• Reviews and authorizes the release of drawings, technical documentation, and associated records in accordance with Program or Engineering Management direction.
• Serves as a liaison between management and cross-functional teams to resolve issues related to configuration analysis, documentation, and baseline integrity.
• Administers and supports configuration management toolsets, including Agile Product Data Management (PDM), Windchill, Confluence, SharePoint, and other related systems.
• Facilitates the Configuration Control Board (CCB) process by evaluating proposed design changes for accuracy, completeness, and impact to the overall system baseline.
• Provides training, consultation, user support, and guidance on configuration management methods, tools, procedures, and requirements to project team members responsible for generating and maintaining technical data.
• Leads or supports continuous improvement initiatives to enhance CM processes, tools, and execution.
• Supports program audits, including functional and physical configuration audits, and assists in the resolution of audit findings.
• Develops Configuration Management cost estimates and plans in support of task orders and proposal efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with configuration management
• Experience using version control, document control, and product lifecycle management tools such as PLM, Agile PDM, SolidWorks, ClearCase, Subversion, Confluence, Windchill, or comparable systems.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with EIA-649C, MIL-STD-973, and other applicable Configuration Management standards.
• Configuration Management certification(s), such as CMPIC, NDIA, or similar credentials.
• Experience with Statements of Work, engineering drawings, schematics, and parts lists.
• Experience with and/or certification in continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Flexibility to work overtime and/or outside normal business hours, as needed, to support business and program requirements.

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