Configuration Mgmt Specialist IV

55809BR

Job Summary:

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS’ expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Configuration Management Specialist to join our team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA. Under close supervision is responsible for planning, implementing, and maintaining software configuration management processes, tools, and environments in support of complex software and systems development programs. This role ensures integrity, traceability, and controlled evolution of software baselines throughout the development lifecycle, in alignment with General Atomics policies, customer requirements, and applicable standards.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define, implement, and maintain SCM processes, standards, and procedures for multiple software development projects.
• Establish and manage software baselines, including version control, branching, merging, and release strategies.
• Support and enforce change control processes, including Change Requests (CRs), Change Control Boards (CCBs), and configuration audits.
• Ensure configuration identification, status accounting, and traceability between requirements, design, code, and test artifacts.
• Implements customer requirements and reviews change accounting activities to ensure compliance with configuration management procedures
• Develop and maintain SCM documentation, including plans, work instructions, and tool usage guidelines.
• Identify opportunities to improve SCM processes and toolchains; lead or support automation initiatives (build, test, release).
• Participate in configuration management reviews with management and customer representatives.
• Mentor junior SCM and software engineering staff on SCM best practices, tools, and procedures.
• Analyzes and reviews engineering changes with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality assurance, and manufacturing) to assess impact on products or systems and ensure compliance with customer requirements and company policy
• Reviews project notifications to verify accuracy of contractual reporting requirements
• Contributes to and maintains Software Configuration Management (SCM) Confluence documentation
• Performs other duties as assigned

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or a related discipline and ten or more years of related experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Strong hands-on experience with software version control, builds, and releases using Windchill and Atlassian products
• Experience supporting developers with configuration management tools (check in/out, branching, tagging)
• Experience creating software build scripts using Bash, Perl, or Shell
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycles (waterfall, agile, or hybrid) and how SCM supports each phase.
• Knowledge of configuration management concepts, principles, and related governmental regulations
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, including extended hours and travel as needed
• Ability to obtain a Government Secret clearance if required by the program

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working in a defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated environment with formal configuration management and data management requirements.
• Familiarity with standards and guidance such as EIA-649, MIL-HDBK-61, or similar configuration management frameworks.
• Experience with issue/defect tracking and ALM tools (for example: Jira, Azure DevOps, DOORS, or similar).
• Experience supporting multi-site or distributed development teams.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Senior (8+ years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

99,500

Pay Range High:

170,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.