Engineering Configuration Manager – Satellite Ground Systems

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the program's Configuration Management (CM) strategy within the Integrated Product Team (IPT)
• Develop, maintain, and improve CM plans, policies, and procedures
• Oversee configuration identification, control, auditing, status accounting, and verification processes
• Cookordination engineering change activities and baseline control across departments
• Conduct formal configuration audits and support resolution of discrepancies
• Manage CM tools and databases, ensuring data integrity and compliance
• Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and Engineering Change Boards (ECBs)
• Train and mentor junior CM analysts
• Provide expert CM guidance and interface with engineering, quality, and project management teams
• Generate reports and briefings for leadership on configuration activities and compliance status

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive experience in configuration or change management
• Active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application
• Proficiency in managing change control processes and leading CCBs
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools such as Cameo and requirements tools like DOORS
• Familiarity with project/task management platforms such as Jira and Confluence
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and assembly documentation
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or Costpoint
• Familiarity with configuration standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-61A, EIA-649B/649-1)
• Knowledge of quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO9001
• Exposure to specialty engineering tools and environments, such as MATLAB, Python, Cypress, or Cadence

About the Role

JTAGS' objective is simple: to receive, process and disseminate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensor information on tactical ballistic missile (TBM) launches and other events of interest for warning, alerting and cueing via in-theater tactical and strategic communications networks.

Background

This opportunity is part of a high-impact defense program originally developed for the U.S. Army and now supporting the United States Space Force (USSF).

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $120,000 - $175,000 per year.

Schedule

Location: On-site in Colorado Springs, CO
Work Hours: Full-time, standard business hours with occasional after-hours support for mission-critical operations

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Paid Time Off