Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Management

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Staff System Engineer-Configuration Management to lead CM activities across the program lifecycle, ensuring data integrity for Cameo MBSE models and all documentation.

You will coordinate with engineering, management, and suppliers, drive baseline establishment, audits, and compliance with DoD requirements; requires active clearance and proximity to CA sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8+ years in engineering or technical management.
• Master's degree in STEM with 6+ years experience or PhD with 4+ years.
• Direct experience in configuration management within defense, aeronautics, or complex engineering environments.
• Experience with CPLM/PLM systems, Cameo (MBSE) version control, Confluence, and/or document/data management systems.
• Experience with US defense CDRL/SDRL processes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and enforce effective configuration management processes using CPLM systems.
• Own the delivery, tracking, and documentation of all CDRL/SDRL deliverables.
• Manage configuration and version control for Cameo MBSE artifacts and baselines.
• Develop workflows, version control, and data release protocols for program documents and drawings.
• Collaborate with engineering, program management, quality, and suppliers.
• Generate CM status reports for reviews and milestones.

Skills

CPLM/PLM systems

Cameo (MBSE)

Confluence

Document management

CDRL/SDRL processes

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo (MBSE)

Confluence

PLM systems

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northorp Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff System Engineer-Configuration Management to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization.

This will be supporting our Research and Advance Design Expendables Operating Unit.

This role is located in Redondo Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.

Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management.

We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

The Configuration Management lead is responsible for leading, executing, and optimizing all configuration management activities across the program lifecycle. The CM ensures the integrity, traceability, and control of program data, deliverables, Cameo models, and documentation in accordance with contractual and organizational standards.

Primary Responsibilities

• CPLM / Configuration Control: Establish, maintain, and enforce effective configuration management processes using Collaborative Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) systems. Oversee configuration change boards and ensure all engineering changes are properly controlled, tracked, and documented for the program.
• CDRL/SDRL Management: Own the delivery, tracking, and documentation of all Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Subcontract Data Requirements List (SDRL) deliverables for the program. Coordinate with engineering and functional teams to ensure data package accuracy and timely submission to the customer and sub contractors.
• Cameo Control (MBSE): Manage configuration and version control for Cameo models (MBSE artifacts). Ensure Cameo model baselines, change history, and collaborative updates are properly maintained and integrated into program configuration management workflows.
• Data Management: Develop and manage workflows, version control, and data release protocols for all program documents, technical drawings, Cameo models, software baselines, and hardware items. Maintain the master document list and configuration status accounting.
• Agile Tool Sets: Manage documentation on Confluence and other Similar tools.
• Baseline Establishment: Define and maintain program baselines throughout development phases (SRR, PDR, CDR, production, etc.), ensuring all changes are reviewed, approved, and recorded—including model-based baselines in Cameo.
• Audit & Compliance: Support and lead configuration audits, including functional, physical, and baseline audits. Ensure compliance with internal policies, customer requirements, and government regulations.
• Collaboration: Serve as the main configuration management interface to internal teams, subcontractors, and customers. Provide CM expertise to engineering, program management, quality, and supplier teams—including support for Cameo/MBSE team members.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to CM processes, tools, and policies to enhance efficiency and data integrity.
• Reporting: Generate regular configuration management status reports for program leadership and prepare inputs for major reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, and production milestones).

The selected candidate must have strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills to communicate with all level of program, sub contractors, and customer.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in STEM Discipline and 8 years of related engineering, technical management, and/or related military experience OR Masters of Science Degree in STEM and 6 years related experience, or PhD in STEM and 4 years of related experience
• Must have direct experience in configuration management within defense, aeronautics, or complex engineering environments
• Must have experience in CPLM/PLM systems, Cameo (MBSE) version control, Confluence, and/or document/data management systems
• Must have experience with US defense CDRL/SDRL processes and compliance requirements
• Must have an active Secret US Government clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation) and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret US Clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Primary Owner of CPLM tools.
• Experience Leading Customer Deliverables
• Experience leading Change Control Boards
• Experience with cradle to grave processes (conceptual design through production) for configuration management.
• Experience with Expendables/One time use missiles.
• Experience with the DoD acquisition lifecycle, classified program execution, and support to technical proposals, SOWs, and BOEs.
• Experience briefing results to senior leadership and government customers.
• Working knowledge of Aeronautical disciplines: Flight Sciences, Subsystems, Software, Structures, Vehicles, Test and Evaluation, Survivability, Mission Systems, Manufacturing and Production, Product Support, and Global Supply Chain.

What We Offer

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation - building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare and a great 401K matching program!

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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