Arete seeks an experienced Configuration Management Engineer to lead document control across the full product lifecycle, ensuring configuration control aligns with SAE EIA-649 and ISO 9001. This onsite role is based in Tucson, AZ.

Responsibilities

Provide Configuration Management (CM) and Data Management (DM) support to the Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead, Engineering Manager (EM) and Program Manager (PM).
Support and execute configuration control through system documentation, software, and drawing release, revision, and archival.
Develop and optimize the process for releasing product configurations into the CM system.
Track and deliver project data, including documentation, software, and drawing packages.
Draft Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).
Draft deviations and waivers; maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
Coordinate and collaborate with other functional groups and project managers within a matrix development environment for an operational, production-ready system.

Requirements

Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree.
Provide CM and DM support to the SEIT Lead, EM and PM.
Support and execute configuration control through system documentation, software, and drawing release, revision, and archival.
Develop and optimize the process for releasing product configurations into the CM system.
Track and deliver project data, including documentation, software, and drawing packages.
Draft ECNs and ECPs; draft deviations and waivers; maintain BOMs.
Coordinate and collaborate with other functional groups and project managers within a matrix development environment for an operational, production-ready system.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of relevant industry standards and regulations, such as MIL-STD, MIL-HDBK, ISO, ASME.
Familiarity with SAE-GEIA-859 and MIL-STD-963.

Compensation by Engineer Level

Engineer 2: $75,000 to $90,000; BS 0-5 years, MS 0-3 years.
Staff Engineer, Configuration Management: $90,000 to $115,000; BS+5 years, MS+3 years.
Senior Engineer, Configuration Management: $120,000 to $140,000; BS+7 years, MS+5 years.

Benefits

Health & Wellness - Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance; Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD); Vision Reimbursement; Fitness Reimbursement.
Financial - Company-funded 5% contribution to your 401(k) retirement plan; Company-funded 5% contribution to your Employee Stock Ownership Plan; Continuing Education Assistance.
Work-Life Balance - Flexible Scheduling; Paid Time Off (PTO); Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave.

Experience and Qualifications

Eligible to obtain and hold a Top Secret clearance.
Provide CM and DM support to the SEIT Lead, EM and PM.
Support and execute configuration control through system documentation, software, and drawing release, revision, and archival.
Develop and optimize the process for releasing product configurations into the CM system.
Track and deliver project data, including documentation, software, and drawing packages.
Draft ECNs and ECPs; draft deviations and waivers; maintain BOMs.
Coordinate and collaborate with other functional groups and project managers within a matrix development environment for an operational, production-ready system.

Security and Eligibility

U.S. citizenship required.
Successful passage of a criminal background screen and government security investigation to meet eligibility for access to classified information.
Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test.
Areté will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
Selected applicants may be subject to accommodation requests for accessibility during the hiring process; contact Areté Human Resources for assistance.

What We Value

Creativity and innovation in solving challenges
Integrity and responsibility in all actions
Collaboration across teams and specialties
Responsiveness in fast-paced environments
Passion for national security and excellence

Configuration Management Engineer

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