Specialist, Hardware Configuration Management

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Specialist in Hardware Configuration Management in Palm Bay, FL. The role focuses on designing and maintaining configuration management processes, baselines, and data control to support defense hardware programs.

You will collaborate with engineering teams across locations, oversee engineering changes, and ensure compliance with DoD and internal standards. A security clearance is preferred for this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a Graduate Degree with 2+ years of related work.
• Experience with Configuration and Data Management.
• Active Security Clearance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain Configuration and Data Management Plans.
• Administer hardware products and PLM data in the PLM tool.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering across locations.
• Establish and maintain baselines for development, production, and sustainment.
• Oversee engineering changes for proper control and delivery.
• Apply data control methods to ensure quality standards.
• Manage data items and SDRL/CDRL schedules aligning with needs.
• Lead configuration audits and drive improvements.
• Advise teams on HWCM practices and change boards.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Oracle Agile

Windchill 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, Hardware Configuration Management

Job Code: 46032

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:

Designs and establishes hardware configuration management processes and documentation. Analyzes proposed product design changes to determine the effect on the overall system. Establishes baselines. Authorizes the release of drawings and changes specified by contract. Provides guidance on methods, procedures and requirements to individuals responsible for design and documentation. Acts as liaison between management and other functional groups to resolve issues regarding configuration changes. Performs verification and audits to verify compliance with contract and internal requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Generate, enforce and maintain Configuration and Data Management Plans
• Administer hardware products and processes in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool
• Support, guide and collaborate with cross‑functional engineering disciplines across multiple locations
• Establish and maintain configuration baselines for development, production, and sustainment programs
• Oversee all engineering changes to ensure proper control, review, approval and delivery in compliance with contractual requirements and internal standards
• Applies data control methodologies to prevent process issues and uphold required quality standards
• Manages identification, release, and maintenance of data items and SDRL/CDRL schedules in alignment with program needs
• Leads Configuration Status Accounting, functional and physical configuration audits to drive continuous improvement and best practices
• Serves as a subject matter expert on HWCM practices, advising teams and resolving complex configuration management issues
• Directs the Configuration Change Board process, ensuring thorough review, modification, and approval of all change‑related artifacts

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Experience with Configuration and Data Management

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience using Oracle Agile or Windchill PLM systems
• Active Security Clearance
• Experience supporting proposals and cost estimates for Configuration and Data Management functions
• Configuration Management certification(s) such as CMPIC or NDIA
• Solid knowledge and understanding of relevant Military, DoD/DoW or Industry Hardware design, quality and Configuration Management standards, such as: AS9100, ISO 9001, EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, ASME Y14.100 and ASME Y14.5M -1994 or later
• Experience supporting government and industry quality and configuration audits
• Ability to analyze and convert Contract Statements of Work and Performance Work Statements into actionable configuration and data management requirements and plans
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office products, with application of AI tools such as CoPilot

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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