Space Systems SME - Risk Management

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a comprehensive Configuration Management Plan for space-based interceptor systems.
• Develop and enforce baseline controls, including tracking system versions, updates, and configurations.
• Manage Configuration Identification, Change Control, and Configuration Audits to ensure traceability of technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with DoD and industry standards for configuration practices, tools, and policies.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the Engineering Review Board (ERB), preparing risk analyses, engineering change proposals (ECPs), and technical assessments for review.
• Evaluate proposed modifications to system configurations and ensure alignment with system specifications and program objectives.
• Career Development and Professional Growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, software engineers, and quality assurance, to ensure design integrity during system lifecycle stages.
• Participate in milestone reviews such as System Requirements Reviews (SRR), Critical Design Reviews (CDR), and Pre-Deployment Reviews (PDR).

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field with 10 years' experience
• 20+ years of experience in configuration management in aerospace, defense, or missile systems.
• Demonstrated expertise in Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes, including preparing ECPs and risk analyses.
• Comprehensive understanding of DoD Configuration Management Standards, including MIL-HDBK-61A, AS9100, and ISO 10007.
• Proven experience in risk identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies for defense systems.

Required Security Clearance

• Must have an Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility
• 5 years’ prior experience for access to Special Access Program Information (SAP), or Controlled Access Program (CAP); must have 1 year in the last 5 years.