Northrop Grumman

Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman • $72K — $108K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or Master's degree with no experience.
  • 6 years of relevant experience in Project or Process Administration accepted in lieu of degree.
  • Entry-level proficiency in CAD CREO10 or similar tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional interaction.
  • US Citizenship with eligibility to obtain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with configuration management processes and documentation tracking.
  • Create and manage Engineering Change Requests and component requests.
  • Review and ensure document completeness in the MPLM System.
  • Generate EC reports for metrics and presentation updates.
  • Support document upload processes and establish documentation relationships in MPLM System.
  • Update CAD documentation using tools like CREO 10, Adobe Acrobat, and others.
  • Conduct audits to ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage including dental and vision plans.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
  • Company-paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is currently seeking a Configuration Analyst Level II for our Sykesville, Maryland location.

The configuration management analyst supports and implements processes for tracking and controlling technical documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency. Represents the configuration and data management function executing engineering administrative tasks. Reviews, interprets, and/or implements configuration management policies and procedures. Executes documentation updates per engineering change procedures for mechanical, electrical, and special hardware assemblies, as directed by the engineering organization. Will lead and facilitate configuration control board (CCB) review meetings, create agendas and produce output minutes used to track design changes. In this capacity, the configuration analyst assists the Engineering organization with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system to control product baselines, accurately document changes and track status of documentation releases. Additional tasks will be assigned to complete CAD documentation updates using CREO 10, Adobe Acrobat, and other tools used by engineers and technical personel. Key responsibilities include establishing baselines, managing change control, conducting audits, and collaborating with engineering, quality assurance, manufacture and other supporting teams to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.

Essential Skills:
  • Strong understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
  • Proficiency in managing and controlling product baselines of hardware drawings electrical/mechanical, test documentation, processes and procedures.
  • Experience with change control processes and version control systems.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Knowledge of relevant industry standards and procedures.


What You'll Get to Do:
  • Assist document authors with document creation within the MPLM System
  • Assisting Engineers with creation of Engineering Change requests, Component and Material requests, CAD Library requests and additional MPLM processes.
  • Review metadata and items within the MPLM System for completeness as required
  • Provide EC reports and collect data for metrics and presentation updates
  • Assist document authors in the upload of documents to the MPLM System
  • Assist document authors in establishing the correct relationships within the MPLM System and other supporting tools (SAP) that work in conjunction with manufacture operations and supply chain management
  • Complete documentation updates using CAD tools (CREO10, AdobeAcrobat, Visio and MS Word)


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with 0 year of relevant experience. In-lieu of college degree, 6 years of relevant experience in Project or Process Administration
  • Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.
  • Entry level experience in CAD CREO10 and other similar engineering tools.
  • Strong written and verbal skills to effectively interact with other functional organizations.
  • US Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active Secret Security Clearance Secret (or higher)
  • Working knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A
  • Experience working in a configuration management product life cycle system (i.e., Agile PLM, Teamcenter, CMPro, etc.)
  • Working knowledge and understanding of engineering documentation (i.e., models, drawings, specifications, parts, change notices, manufacturing plans, and manufacturing procedures)
  • Experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g., aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies)
  • Experience working in an Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System (i.e., Deltek, Oracle, SAP, etc.)


Primary Level Salary Range: $72,400.00 - $108,600.00

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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