What Your Job Will Be LikeWe are seeking an E&O Systems Engineer to join the ND Configuration Management Department (02232). In this role, you will work at the systems level with Systems and Product Realization Team partners to help ensure effective, compliant configuration management across the product lifecycle. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of configuration management principles, engineering data environments, change control, technical data packages, and the ND Systems lifecycle to support program execution.
This position offers the opportunity to help advance digital engineering workflows across weapons programs by improving how engineering information is managed, connected, and used. Your work will contribute to efforts that accelerate engineering processes, strengthen digital thread capabilities, and support more efficient, integrated program execution.
On any given day, you may:
- Help define, refine, and implement configuration management policies, processes, and standards to support a consistent framework across programs.
- Provide guidance on configuration management tools and practices that align with digital engineering objectives.
- Develop and improve configuration management approaches for ND modernization and sustainment programs.
- Author and maintain configuration management process documentation, program-specific plans, and related tool guidance.
- Support management of digital solutions and product/documentation tracking, including product structures and configuration status reporting.
- Deliver training on configuration management tools and processes and support user acceptance testing to validate tool functionality against user needs.
- Partner with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, project managers, and test/qualification organizations, to promote configuration management best practices and identify process improvement opportunities.
- Support technical teams in defining and managing product configuration to maintain clear understanding of the as designed and as-built states.
- Perform configuration audits, including administrative, physical, and functional audits, and assist with quality and compliance assessments.
The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary
Salary Range$87,400 - $168,800
*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.
Qualifications We Require- Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, quality management, information systems, business administration or other relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience using PDMlink and/or similar configuration management or product lifecycle management tools.
- Experience supporting product and/or software development lifecycles, such as systems engineering processes, the V-model, or related product lifecycle management frameworks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
Qualifications We Desire- Experience partnering with technical engineering teams to support deliverables in areas such as digital engineering, systems engineering, configuration management, requirements management, quality management, project management, supply chain management, or product lifecycle management.
- Familiarity with the Phase X/6.x process, including key milestones and deliverables.
- Experience supporting nuclear deterrence (ND) programs and familiarity with enterprise partners and the ND lifecycle.
- Experience developing and managing engineering change processes, including impact analyses and review boards.
- Experience supporting engineering development efforts involving large, complex technical data and documentation sets.
- Demonstrated ability to train, guide, and influence teams in the effective use of configuration management tools and processes.
- Working knowledge of engineering and business systems such as MCAD, ECAD, ERP, and PLM tools, including Creo, SolidWorks, Mentor Graphics, Teamcenter, Oracle Manufacturing, or Aras Innovator.
- Relevant certifications in configuration management, systems engineering, project management, Agile practices, or supply chain disciplines.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated systems thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and growth.
About Our TeamND Configuration Management (CM), Org 02232, is comprised of Engineering and Operations (E&O) Systems Engineers (SE) enabling and governing configuration management across ND programs by delivering standardized tools, processes, and expertise that ensure accurate product definition, ease of accessibility and collaboration, traceability, data integrity, and long-term sustainability of engineering data and decisions providing a reliable digital thread across the full product lifecycle. Configuration Management (CM) is a critical aspect of Systems Engineering (SE) that establishes an engineered infrastructure to ensure long-term data integrity throughout the product lifecycle, meet existing policies, and build confidence in the system as it matures.
Posting DurationThis posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time.
