Senior Associate, Hardware Configuration Manager ( Full-time ) Palm Bay, FL DK
Job Location:
Palm Bay, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 57500 - 107500
Posted:
22 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline:
19 November 2026
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Essential Functions:
Implement and maintain hardware configuration management (CM) processes according to industry standards and program requirements.
Manage configuration documentation including bills of materials (BOMs) hardware configuration records drawings specifications and change notices.
Coordinate and process configuration changes ensuring rigorous control impact analysis and proper approval workflows.
Facilitate configuration control board (CCB) meetings and participate in reviews of engineering changes.
Track hardware baselines inventory and version control through product development testing and production phases.
Support audits and hardware configuration data reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering manufacturing quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in hardware configurations.
Utilize industry-standard configuration management software and tools for managing product data and maintaining CM repositories.
Willingness to work overtime and/or outside of normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines and business requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Active TS/SCI with Poly is required
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Management or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
3 years of relevant configuration management experience preferably with hardware or complex systems in aerospace defense or electronics industries.
Working knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g. EIA-649 ANSI MIL-STD-973).
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM) tools such as Windchill Teamcenter or equivalent.
Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
Certification in configuration management (CMPIC CMII or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience supporting government aerospace or defense programs is highly desirable.
Experience reading and interpreting Statements of Work Drawings Schematics and Parts Lists.
Experience in continuous process improvement such as Lean Six Sigma.
Expert time management ability and sense of urgency in meeting critical deadlines
Skills and Certificationsnote: bold skills and certification are required
Active TS/SCI w Poly
Security Clearance Required:Yes
Visa Candidate Considered:No
Compensation
Base Salary -USD $57500 to $107500
Implement and maintain hardware configuration management (CM) processes according to industry standards and program requirements.
Manage configuration documentation including bills of materials (BOMs) hardware configuration records drawings specifications and change notices.
Coordinate and process configuration changes ensuring rigorous control impact analysis and proper approval workflows.
Facilitate configuration control board (CCB) meetings and participate in reviews of engineering changes.
Track hardware baselines inventory and version control through product development testing and production phases.
Support audits and hardware configuration data reviews for internal and external stakeholders.
Collaborate with engineering manufacturing quality assurance and supply chain teams to ensure consistency and accuracy in hardware configurations.
Utilize industry-standard configuration management software and tools for managing product data and maintaining CM repositories.
Willingness to work overtime and/or outside of normal business hours as needed to meet deadlines and business requirements.
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Active TS/SCI with Poly is required
Preferred Additional Skills:
Bachelors degree in Engineering Computer Science Information Management or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
3 years of relevant configuration management experience preferably with hardware or complex systems in aerospace defense or electronics industries.
Working knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g. EIA-649 ANSI MIL-STD-973).
Proficiency with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Configuration Management (CM) tools such as Windchill Teamcenter or equivalent.
Excellent problem-solving communication and organizational skills.
Certification in configuration management (CMPIC CMII or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience supporting government aerospace or defense programs is highly desirable.
Experience reading and interpreting Statements of Work Drawings Schematics and Parts Lists.
Experience in continuous process improvement such as Lean Six Sigma.
Expert time management ability and sense of urgency in meeting critical deadlines
Skills and Certificationsnote: bold skills and certification are required
Active TS/SCI w Poly
Security Clearance Required:Yes
Visa Candidate Considered:No
Compensation
Base Salary -USD $57500 to $107500
Required Experience:
Manager