Early Career Configuration Management (CM) Systems Engineer, Hybrid

We are seeking an E&O Systems Engineer to join the ND Configuration Management Department (02232). In this role, you will work at the systems level with Systems and Product Realization Team partners to help ensure effective, compliant configuration management across the product lifecycle. In this role, you will apply your knowledge of configuration management principles, engineering data environments, change control, technical data packages, and the ND Systems lifecycle to support program execution.

This position offers the opportunity to help advance digital engineering workflows across weapons programs by improving how engineering information is managed, connected, and used. Your work will contribute to efforts that accelerate engineering processes, strengthen digital thread capabilities, and support more efficient, integrated program execution.

On any given day, you may:

• Help define, refine, and implement configuration management policies, processes, and standards to support a consistent framework across programs.
• Provide guidance on configuration management tools and practices that align with digital engineering objectives.
• Develop and improve configuration management approaches for ND modernization and sustainment programs.
• Author and maintain configuration management process documentation, program-specific plans, and related tool guidance.
• Support management of digital solutions and product/documentation tracking, including product structures and configuration status reporting.
• Deliver training on configuration management tools and processes and support user acceptance testing to validate tool functionality against user needs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, project managers, and test/qualification organizations, to promote configuration management best practices and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Support technical teams in defining and managing product configuration to maintain clear understanding of the as designed and as-built states.
• Perform configuration audits, including administrative, physical, and functional audits, and assist with quality and compliance assessments. 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, Position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q security clearance to start, or equivalent active security clearance with another U.S. government agency (e.g., DOD). Sandia is required by DOE directive 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 Q-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.

• Bachelor¿s degree in systems engineering, quality management, information systems, business administration or other relevant field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Experience using PDMlink and/or similar configuration management or product lifecycle management tools.
• Experience supporting product and/or software development lifecycles, such as systems engineering processes, the V-model, or related product lifecycle management frameworks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Qualifications We Desire:

• Experience partnering with technical engineering teams to support deliverables in areas such as digital engineering, systems engineering, configuration management, requirements management, quality management, project management, supply chain management, or product lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with the Phase X/6.x process, including key milestones and deliverables.
• Experience supporting nuclear deterrence (ND) programs and familiarity with enterprise partners and the ND lifecycle.
• Experience developing and managing engineering change processes, including impact analyses and review boards.
• Experience supporting engineering development efforts involving large, complex technical data and documentation sets.
• Demonstrated ability to train, guide, and influence teams in the effective use of configuration management tools and processes.
• Working knowledge of engineering and business systems such as MCAD, ECAD, ERP, and PLM tools, including Creo, SolidWorks, Mentor Graphics, Teamcenter, Oracle Manufacturing, or Aras Innovator.
• Relevant certifications in configuration management, systems engineering, project management, Agile practices, or supply chain disciplines.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated systems thinking, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning and growth.

*Salary range is estimated, and actual salary will be determined after consideration of the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications, and application of any approved geographic salary differential.

Sandia National Laboratories is the nation’s premier science and engineering lab for national security and technology innovation, with teams of specialists focused on cutting-edge work in a broad array of areas. Some of the main reasons we love our jobs:

• Challenging work with amazing impact that contributes to security, peace, and freedom worldwide
• Extraordinary co-workers
• Some of the best tools, equipment, and research facilities in the world
• Career advancement and enrichment opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements for many positions include 9/80 (work 80 hours every two weeks, with every other Friday off) and 4/10 (work 4 ten-hour days each week) compressed workweeks, part-time work, and telecommuting (a mix of onsite work and working from home)
• Generous vacation, strong medical and other benefits, competitive 401k, learning opportunities, relocation assistance and amenities aimed at creating a solid work/life balance*

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