Configuration Management Engineer

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