Job DescriptionJob Summary:The Software Configuration Manager (SWCM) is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity of all digital products throughout their life cycle for the American Centrifuge Operating (ACO) Engineering Department. This role ensures consistency, traceability, and compliance across software and firmware development efforts, with a particular focus on supporting the electrical engineering team's firmware needs and establishing scalable processes for the company going forward.
The SWCM drives innovation through automation, continuous improvement, and best practices in configuration management. This includes oversight of embedded software, firmware/configurable logic, test equipment, simulations, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) tools, and associated digital assets. The SWCM also manages access and usage of the Product Data Management (PDM) system, provides training and guidance on software configuration management practices, and contributes to the organization's long-term strategic vision.
What You Will Do:- Define, implement, and maintain software configuration management processes including configuration identification, change control, version control, status accounting, and audits
- Lead and facilitate Software Change Review Boards (SCRBs) and ensure decisions, documentation, and traceability meet program, quality, and regulatory requirements
- Administer and manage SWCM and PDM tools such as Windchill, SolidWorks, Azure DevOps Server, Git/Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence, and DevSecOps tools including Coverity, Artifactory, Jenkins, Nexus, GitLab CI/CD, and Bamboo
- Support embedded software, firmware, and programmable logic development, including SoC/FPGA workflows, release coordination, and development of test rigs to validate programmed devices
- Automate and streamline build, release, and transfer processes using coding/scripting skills in Python and VBA to support workflow automation, data extraction, and system integrations
- Ensure alignment of digital products with physical equipment, documentation, and regulatory standards, conducting periodic audits and monitoring performance indicators for compliance and effectiveness
- Provide training, mentorship, and cross-functional support to engineering, IT, quality, and project teams to promote SWCM best practices and organizational readiness
We'd Love to Hear From People With:- A Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred)
- 3+ years of experience in software configuration management, IT, or software development
- Strong working knowledge of version control, change management, and Agile tools
- Hands-on experience with PDM systems (Windchill preferred)
- Familiarity with Windows and Unix/Linux environments
- Scripting know-how in Python or VBA for automating workflows and integrations
- The ability to obtain and maintain a "Q" clearance
A Successful Candidate Brings:- Experience in regulated industries (nuclear, aerospace, or defense is a plus)
- Proven ability to build, automate, and optimize configuration management systems
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Bamboo, or Artifactory
- An enthusiasm for continuous improvement, innovation, and digital integrity
- Experience administering Windchill PDM tools and integrating software/firmware processes
- An active or previously held Q-level security clearance
