Mid-career Systems Engineer and Configuration/Data Management

ARES Corporation - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

ARES Corporation is seeking a Mid-career Systems Engineer and Configuration/Data Management (CDM) professional to perform configuration and data management functions for the Exploration Upper Stage (EUS) Element Office within the Space Launch System (SLS) Program at NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). This role involves utilizing tools such as Windchill, Jira, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office to manage configuration and data processes, ensuring compliance with NASA and MSFC requirements while supporting a transition to a model-based engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Element personnel and personnel on the SLS Program as well as the EUS Prime Contractor to implement all aspects of the CM and DM functions.
• Provide guidance and recommendations on the execution and improvement of CM and DM processes for the Stages Element.
• Facilitate the change management process including support to the Control Board including the Secretariat role.
• Manage Element data in the ICE Windchill environment.
• Perform the Configuration Status Accounting function.
• Work with Element personnel to coordinate the review process and to ensure completeness of their product prior to presentation to the control board.
• Perform the Records Management function for the CDM records in the Element Office.
• Handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), ITAR and other export control or proprietary data following NASA and MSFC requirements and guidelines.
• Provide support to design review planning, to include DM support for data package development, receipt, tracking and delivery.
• Interface with, and accept data deliverables from, Prime Contractors and/or Prime Contractor data systems and MSFC Engineering Release.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience is required.
• Recent experience managing configuration baselines and/or program data within a digital environment is strongly desired.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel & Power Point) is required.
• Strong organization skills, attention to detail and excellent follow-through skills are required.
• Experience in the use of CDM systems such as Windchill or SharePoint or equivalent is required.
• Experience performing the CSA function using a database such as Jira, ACESS or equivalent is desired.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team to accomplish program objectives is desired.
• Certification in CDM or related field such as the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Certification is desired.
• US Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain clearance/access onsite at NASA MSFC is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience performing the CSA function using a database such as Jira, ACESS or equivalent is desired.
• Certification in CDM or related field such as the National Defense Industry Association (NDIA) Certification is desired.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA/FSA Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• ESOP
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off & Holidays