Configuration Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sykesville, MD
Salary
$72,400–$108,600 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
3 days ago
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Below market

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 351 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Configuration Analyst

Configuration Analyst Level II serves as a key member of the Northrop Grumman Mission Systems team, where they manage processes for tracking and controlling technical documentation to ensure accuracy across mechanical, electrical, and special hardware assemblies. The role involves implementing configuration management policies, leading configuration control board meetings, and managing product baselines within Product Lifecycle Management systems. Day-to-day responsibilities include executing engineering change procedures, performing audits, and collaborating with manufacturing and quality assurance teams to maintain compliance. The candidate will utilize specific tools including CREO 10, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, MS Word, and SAP. Essential skills include a strong understanding of configuration management principles, version control, and experience with hardware drawings and test documentation. This role addresses the critical challenge of maintaining consistent technical data integrity throughout the product lifecycle in complex engineering environments.

What you'll do

  • Track and control technical documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency across mechanical and electrical hardware.
  • Execute documentation updates following established engineering change procedures for various hardware assemblies.
  • Lead and facilitate configuration control board meetings, including creating agendas and recording minutes to track design changes.
  • Manage product baselines and document changes within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
  • Assist engineers with creating Engineering Change requests, component requests, and CAD library updates.
  • Perform metadata reviews and collect data for metrics and presentation updates.
  • Update technical documentation using CAD tools such as CREO 10, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio.
  • Establish product baselines and conduct audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, Master’s degree, or 6 years of experience in Project/Process Administration.
  • U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
  • Experience following documented rules and guidelines to ensure technical content meets internal and customer requirements.
  • Entry level experience in CAD CREO10 and other similar engineering tools.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with other functional organizations.
  • Active Secret Security Clearance (preferred).
  • Working knowledge of EIA-649 or MIL-HDBK-61A (preferred).
  • Experience with PLM, MRP/ERP systems, or the aerospace industry (preferred).

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