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Northrop Grumman

Principal Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman, Ventura, California, us, 93006


Requisition ID: R10170466

Category:

Technical Support

Location:

Ventura, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

SCI

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way.

We are seeking a self-starting, motivated

Principal Configuration Analyst

to join our dedicated Southern California field engineering team. The team designs, develops, tests, delivers, and operates advanced prototypes and unique marine systems.

The candidate will have the opportunity to perform configuration management activities through various phases of engineering for complex systems in a fast-paced defense environment. This will involve planning and coordinating existing engineering document control through various phases, as well as implementing new tools into the configuration management cycle.

This involves a broad knowledge of configuration management (CM) processes and techniques. The candidate will review and analyze engineering documentation, 3D models, and change orders and will coordinate with engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and parallel engineering data control activities. The candidate will also manage the implementation of new digital CM tools as the database owner to include new workflows and incorporation of existing documentation. The candidate will write new process documents and administer future configuration management changes and ensure accurate transfer of engineering data.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Support configuration data management planning, including process definition, implementation, and training

Implement new configuration management (CM) tools (Solidworks Product Data Manager) and act as the CM Owner and Administrator

Maintain a systematic change management process by generating configuration management documents and support engineering change control

Produce new configuration management process documentation as required

Prepare documents for archival and maintain archived records as required

Basic Qualifications for Principal Configuration Analyst:

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience or a Master's Degree and a minimum of 4 years related experience. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Must have a minimum of an active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI eligibility and with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to starting.

Configuration management or change control experience

Experience with digital configuration management tools (Seimens Teamcenter, Widchill PLM, Autodesk Vault, Solidworks PDM, etc.)

Experience with MS Office suite tools

Experience creating and documenting workflow processes for engineering changes

Experience implementing digital configuration management tools into various engineering lifecycle phases

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance

Solidworks PDM (Product Data Manager) experience as an administrator or configuration management role

Drafting and/or CAD exposure or experience to facilitate drawing and model review and transition into new digital tools

Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute

Strong knowledge of product lifecycle management

Process improvement experience

Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus

Salary Range:

$88,700 - $133,100

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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