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We are growing and seeking to hire a Sr Systems Engineer for our Grand Prairie, TX site!
What you will be doing:
The Configuration and Data Management (CDM) Point of Contact (POC) will drive the successful implementation and execution of all facets of CDM on the PAC-3 MAC Configuration Management contract.
Primary responsibilities include the following:
Participation as an active member in the Integrated Product/Process Team (IPT)
Review and comment on Program Planning documentation (Program Management Plan, Statement of Work (SOW), Statement of Requirements (SOR), etc.)
Prepare, publish, and maintain the Configuration Management Plan (CMP)
Ensure Configuration Control activities are implemented on the program
Facilitate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings conducted on the program
Review and analyze engineering change packages for technical and programmatic impacts
Establish and monitor workflow teams within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) database and provide workflow coordinator support
Review Change Notice (CN) content to ensure Lockheed Martin command media and program specific requirements are met
Manage initial releases and all changes to the Technical Data Package (TDP)
• Proven experience in Configuration Management (EIA-649) in an environment of rigorous hardware/software baseline configuration techniques
• Proven experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems (e.g. Windchill)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
• Familiarity with markings, formatting and handling of documentation.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university.
• Must have 3 years of professional experience.
**Ability to obtain a secret clearance, therefore you must be a US Citizen.
• Experience analyzing hardware and software systems
• Experience working in PLM tools (Windchill)
• Focused attention to detail to ensure required data attributes are accurate and complete, and that workflow processes are executed thoroughly
• Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change
• Resolving technical challenges requiring integration with cross-functional teams
• Experience working in a collaborative team environment
•Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Experience with configuration status accounting and product release process
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build effective working relationships
• Experience working with customer and Sub-Contractor CDRL/SDRLs and SOWs
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Experience with reading and understanding DoD Contracts
Experienced in
• Functional Configuration Audits (FCA)
• Physical Configuration Audits (PCA)
• Configuration Change Management
• Engineering Review Boards (ERB) / Concept Screening Board (CSB)
• Configuration Change Boards (CCB)
• Configuration Status Accounting (CSA)
• Cost Account Management (CAM) Certification
• Technical Baseline Management
• BOM Maintenance
• Able to prioritize tasking and manage time effectively
• Attention to detail
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
- For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- Proven Configuration Management experience using EIA-649
- Experience with rigorous hardware and software baseline configuration techniques
- Experience with Product Lifecycle Management systems, such as Windchill
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Familiarity with documentation markings, formatting, and handling
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
- United States citizenship
- Experience analyzing hardware and software systems
- Experience with configuration status accounting and product release processes
- Experience with customer and subcontractor CDRLs, SDRLs, and SOWs
- Experience reading and understanding Department of Defense contracts
- Experience with Functional Configuration Audits and Physical Configuration Audits
- Experience with Configuration Change Management, Engineering Review Boards, Configuration Change Boards, and Technical Baseline Management
- Cost Account Management certification
- Experience with Bill of Materials maintenance
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