Staff CM Engineer – MBSE & DoD Programs

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff System Engineer-Configuration Management to join our Systems Engineering team in Redondo Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will establish, maintain, and enforce configuration management processes across CPLM, MBSE models, and documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance with DoD programs.

The role requires deep experience in CPLM/PLM, Cameo MBSE, and data management, with collaboration across engineering, program management, and

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science degree in STEM Discipline and 12 years of related engineering, technical management, and/or related military experience OR Masters of Science Degree in STEM and 10 years related experience, or PhD in STEM and 8 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.

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).

Skills

Configuration management

MBSE

CPLM / PLM

Confluence

Data management

Audit & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo MBSE

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Staff System Engineer-Configuration Management to join our Systems Engineering team in Redondo Beach, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will establish, maintain, and enforce configuration management processes across CPLM, MBSE models, and documentation, ensuring traceability and compliance with DoD programs.

The role requires deep experience in CPLM/PLM, Cameo MBSE, and data management, with collaboration across engineering, program management, and