Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager ( Full-time ) Palm Bay, FL - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc

$57K — $107K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2 years of related experience, or graduate degree with 0-2 years, or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph is mandatory.
  • 3+ years of experience in configuration management, particularly in aerospace or defense industries is preferred.
  • Familiarity with configuration management standards such as EIA-649 and MIL-STD-973 is beneficial.
  • Working knowledge of PLM and CM tools like Windchill or Teamcenter is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Implement and uphold hardware configuration management processes aligned with industry standards.
  • Manage and maintain configuration documentation such as BOMs and specifications.
  • Coordinate and process configuration changes with strict control and approval workflows.
  • Facilitate CCB meetings and participate in engineering change reviews.
  • Track hardware baselines and version control throughout product development and production phases.
  • Support both internal and external audits related to hardware configurations.
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure accuracy in hardware configurations.

Benefits

  • Willingness to work overtime or outside standard hours as required to meet deadlines.
Full Job Description
Essential Functions:

Implement and maintain hardware configuration management (CM) processes according to industry standards and program requirements.
Manage configuration documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), hardware configuration records, drawings, specifications, and change notices.
Coordinate and process configuration changes, ensuring rigorous control, impact analysis, and proper approval workflows.
Facilitate configuration control board (CCB) meetings and participate in reviews of engineering changes.
Track hardware baselines, inventory, and version control through product development, testing, and production phases.
Support audits and hardware configuration data reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in hardware configurations.
Utilize industry-standard configuration management software and tools for managing product data and maintaining CM repositories.
Willingness to work overtime and/or outside of normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines and business requirements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Active TS/SCI with Poly is required

Preferred Additional Skills:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of relevant configuration management experience, preferably with hardware or complex systems in aerospace, defense, or electronics industries.
Working knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g., EIA-649, ANSI, MIL-STD-973).
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM) tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, or equivalent.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Certification in configuration management (CMPIC, CMII, or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience supporting government, aerospace, or defense programs is highly desirable.
Experience reading and interpreting Statements of Work, Drawings, Schematics, and Parts Lists.
Experience in continuous process improvement such as Lean Six Sigma.
Expert time management ability and sense of urgency in meeting critical deadlines
Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]
Active TS/SCI w Poly

Security Clearance Required: Yes
Visa Candidate Considered: No
Compensation
Base Salary - USD $57,500 to $107,500

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