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Configuration Engineer:

The qualified applicant will become part of Space Launch System (SLS) program, located in Huntsville, Alabama. The applicant will work on site in an avionics lab.

Responsibilities:

The Engineer will analyze internal and NASA driven engineering changes for distribution to the larger SLS Boeing Avionics group
Process engineering change impacts, to include details on cost and schedule impacts
Be the Avionics focal for processing NASA directives and provide official responses of acceptance to the relevant program boards
Provide official board representation for Avionics concerning the kickoff" of all program level changes and once fully vetted, provide official responses of approval to the relevant boards
Brief management, in multiple forums, on engineering change issues/concerns/helps needed, to include providing weekly email briefs of rollups of Avionics changes and their statuses
Provide, as needed, support for Avionics engineers and management in all aspects of engineering changes and related questions
Provide, as needed and as able, support for other related efforts to include Risk/Issues/Opportunities, Request for Proposal processing, Engineering Release tracking, etc.
Required:

This position requires the ability to obtain a Customer/NASA background check for which requires US Citizenship.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
Familiarity with common configuration tools (like Windchill/APDM and SharePoint).
The applicant must have experience with configuration management.
The successful applicant must have strong communication skills, be able to work successfully with a diverse group of engineers, and are capable of working in a high-paced/multi-tasking environment while supporting multiple activities concurrently.
The applicant must be capable of working with minimal supervision.
Desired:

Experience in System Engineering.
Experience with avionics hardware and software.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint
Typical Education / Experience:

Degree and typical experience in configuration/engineering: Bachelor's and 3 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.

Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. A secret clearance is not required; however, candidate must be able to pass a background check. This is a full-time 40-hour week Monday through Friday position located in Huntsville, AL. Some travel may be required.