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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cleared Senior/Principal Systems Engineer - Configuration Manager, Hybrid - **Company:** ScienceJobs.Org - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $102,400.0 - $199,700.0 - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Information Systems, System Configuration, Data Visualization, Information Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Streaming, Technical Data Management Systems, Windchill, Adobe, Information Technology - **Published:** September 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://sciencejobs.org/job/job/apply?id=7367977 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field plus 5 years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. * Working knowledge of PDMLink or comparable PLM/CM applications; proven experience in CM. * Demonstrated ability to coordinate with sponsors, technical leads, and industry partners. * Active DOE L-level Security Clearance required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q level security clearance. Qualifications We Desire: * Experience in hypersonics, nuclear deterrence, aerospace, or other weapons product environments. * Certifications such as CMII, INCOSE, etc. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Adobe, SharePoint, and data-visualization tools. * Regulatory Knowledge- Familiarity with EIA ¿ 649, CMII, ISO, and other configuration-management standards. * Demonstrated track record of leading process-improvement projects that resulted in measurable efficiency gains. * Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team and to influence stakeholders with a constructive, solution-focused attitude. * Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear status reports, audit findings, and training material. About Our Team: To empower innovation and ensure operational excellence through meticulous configuration and information management, employing a graded approach to support projects of varying rigor levels, and fostering a collaborative environment that drives the successful delivery of cutting-edge solutions. Posting Duration: This posting will be open for application submissions for a minimum of three (3) calendar days, including the 'posting date'. Sandia reserves the right to extend the posting date at any time. Security Clearance: Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) L security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review that includes checks of personal references, credit, law enforcement records, and employment/education verifications. Applicants for employment need to be able to maintain a DOE L-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. If you hold more than one citizenship (i.e., of the U.S. and another country), your ability to obtain a security clearance may be impacted. Applicants offered employment with Sandia are subject to a federal background investigation to meet the requirements for access to classified information or matter if the duties of the position require a DOE security clearance. Substance abuse or illegal drug use, falsification of information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness can cause a clearance to be denied or terminated by DOE, resulting in the inability to perform the duties assigned and subsequent termination of employment. ## Description We are seeking a Systems Engineer for a Configuration Manager role for our high-visibility integrated military systems projects. Working at the intersection of engineering, IT, and customer needs, you will: * Own the PLM/CM toolset (Windchill, Aras, etc.) and act as the Subject Matter Expert for all users within your project/program. * Lead the day-to-day CM collaboration with Government sponsors, Sandia leads, and industry partners. * Drive continuous improvement of PLM workflows and ensure any changes receive proper stakeholder awareness and approval. * Partner with the Parts, Materials, and Process (PMP) lead to embed PMP data into the design information flow. * Your work directly supports the integrity, traceability, and quality of the hardware and software configurations that enable the nation's flight platforms. On any given day, you may be called on to: * Facilitate CM sync meetings with sponsors, Sandia technical leads, and industry partner CM staff. * Update and refine PLM workflows, coordinating stakeholder reviews and obtaining required approvals. * Leverage the out-of-the-box "Effectivity" capability in the PLM tools to manage product baselines and change windows. * Maintain configuration status reporting and generate data packages for product reviews and quality assessments. * Collaborate on Digital Thread initiatives, ensuring that configuration data flows seamlessly across the product lifecycle. * Engage with sponsors on the roadmap for CM tools, providing recommendations and capturing future requirements. * Integrate PMP information into the PLM environment to align schedule, cost, and technical data with configuration items. * Provide training and support to engineering, program, and contractor teams on CM policies, procedures, and tools. * Document and maintain traceability for all configuration items (parts, documents, run procedures, photos, etc.). The selected applicant can work a combination of onsite and offsite work. The selected applicant must live within a reasonable distance for commuting to the assigned work location when necessary. 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