Job Description

Senior Hardware Configuration Manager

Be a part of a company that is community focused, driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. BAE Systems is one of the world s largest leading multinational defense security and aerospace companies, with products and services covering air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. Our vision is to be the premier international defense, aerospace and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters: We Protect Those Who Protect Us .

We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best, including every other Friday off. Whatever your talents, goals and ambitions, you will find a distinctive place to thrive at BAE Systems. Join our team and see how you can make a bigger difference.

Within Engineering, the successful candidate will perform Hardware Configuration Management (HCM) tasks including the fundamentals of Configuration Management: identification, change management, status accounting, audit and verification.

Hybrid - This position qualifies for the Flex Work or Remote work arrangement. This means you may work remotely for up to 50% of the work week with the remainder of the work week being worked on-site. Final flex work arrangements must be approved by the hiring manager and are subject to change based on business needs.

With minimal direction, the successful candidatewill be responsible for establishing, implementing, and ensuring successful execution of Hardware Configuration Management and activities per the Configuration Data Management Plan and BAE Systems policies and procedures. They will manage the change process and ensure that all changes go through appropriate change boards. They will ensure execution of CM processes across the lifecycle. This position also entails:

Using software applications to document the configuration status accounting (CSA) data and maintain the data in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system

Identification and establishment of designated baselines and Bills of Material (BOM)

Providing support for the establishment of a Configuration Control Board in accordance with project milestones

Maintaining and overseeing a status accounting process including preparation and maintenance of a Configuration Item Verification Record (CIVR) that reflects current status of the end items for hardware

Coordinating the preparation of changes, which require customer approval of engineering change proposals (ECP) and provides for submission and subsequent action on receipt of approval/disapproval

Providing for necessary interface and communication with customers, subcontractors and hardware areas within program groups and the various company functional elements supporting the program group

Developing proposal preparation and costing information as well as completion estimates

Responsibility for providing hardware metrics

In this senior role, the HCM will be responsible for mentoring more junior HCMs in the execution of all HCM activities. The HCM must possess a strong understanding and a willingness to train others on HCM principles, and have comprehensive knowledge of company hardware configuration management processes and standards. They will stay current with industry standards and technology.

Required Education, Experience, Skills

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

Minimum of 4 years of related experience with BS

Strong Microsoft Office Skills

US citizen eligible for a DoD security clearance

Experience using PLM systems

Preferred Education, Experience, Skills

-Five or more years related experience.

Active Secret clearance

Familiarity with SAE ANSI/EIA-649B Configuration Management Standards

Experience working with government contracts

Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently with little direction

Experience with basic computer applications, databases, operating systems, and hardware

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Hardware Configuration Manager

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