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JD1: Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager_Palm Bay, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Base Salary: $57,500 to $107,500 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Other Engineering
Active TS/SCI with Poly is required

Job Description:
*We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Management to join our dynamic engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining configuration management processes for complex hardware systems through the entire product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and control of hardware assets. This role provides additional as-required support to the design and program management teams as a subject matter expert for analyses, consultations, special topic discussions, tools support, DevOps support, and other tasking as required. The ideal candidate possesses strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to quality and continuous process improvement.

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:
*Active TS/SCI w Poly
*Security Clearance Required: Yes

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:
*2+ to 5 years experience
*Seniority Level - Associate
*Minimum Education - High School Diploma or Equivalent
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
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Screening Questions:
*Do you have an active TS/SCI w Poly and are you currently using it right now?
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JD2: Senior Associate, Program Data Management_Palm Bay, FL_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Senior Associate, Program Data Management
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Palm Bay, FL
Base Salary: $57,500 to $107,500 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Engineering - Other Engineering
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required

Job Description:
*We're looking for a Senior Associate, Configuration Data Management to join our team in Palm Bay, Florida. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing all the important product data and technical documentation for our program. You'll make sure information is properly identified, collected, prepared, controlled, shared, and archived so the right people get what they need when they need it.
*If you're highly organized and have experience entering data into systems accurately, you can do this job. You don't need a configuration management background to be successful here. Whether you've worked in data entry, document control, administrative support, or any role where attention to detail and organization were critical, those skills translate directly to this position. You'll be supporting engineering and program management teams with their data and documentation needs, coordinating deliverables, and keeping everything running smoothly. If you're someone who thrives on keeping things organized, meeting deadlines, and ensuring accuracy, this role is a great fit.

Essential Functions:
*CDRL/SDRL Management - Ensure contract deliverables are provided to the customer on time, complies with Contract Statements of Work, requirements, policies, procedures, plans, program schedules, and other technical documentation. Maintain the delivery schedule and coordinate with program team members to provide input and communicate deadlines
*Documentation Formatting - Ensure program documentation adheres to internal standards, formatting requirements, and contract authorization. Ensure correct and complete markings on all documentation. Apply and track control numbers or other identifiers as required
*Data Handling and Transfer - Manage all communication (incoming and outgoing) with the customer, log and track messages, maintain folder structures, facilitate the transfer of data between different networks and systems, media burning, file scanning, and file uploading.
*Data Entry - Input data into configuration management tool systems, ensure complete and accurate records, facilitate the correction of any errors or missing data
*Other - Provide other functional support as assigned to assist the execution of various engineering and program management activities. Willing to work overtime and/or outside of normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines

Qualifications:
*Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required
*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

Preferred Additional Skills:
*Professional experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Visio
*Professional experience interpreting PDF documents and utilizing database systems
*Experience in using Configuration Management tools (Agile PLM, Confluence, Windchill or similar)
*Experience reading and interpreting Statements of Work and Data Item Description
*Experience in continuous process improvement techniques such as Lean Six Sigma

Skills and Certifications:
*Active TS/SCI w Poly Clearance
*Security Clearance Required: Yes

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:
*2+ to 5 years experience
*Seniority Level - Associate
*Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
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Screening Questions:

# Total experience:
# Do you have an active TS/SCI w Poly and are you currently using it right now?
# How many years of experience do you have in Hardware Configuration Management, Configuration Data Management, or Program Data Management?
# How many years of hands-on experience do you have with PLM or Configuration Management tools such as Windchill, Teamcenter, Agile PLM, or Confluence?
# How many years of experience do you have managing engineering documentation including BOMs, CDRLs, SDRLs, drawings, specifications, ECO/ECNs, CCBs, or document control?
# How many years of experience do you have supporting Aerospace, Defense, or Government programs involving configuration management or engineering data management?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What is your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Palm Bay, FL (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):