The
Lead Configuration Manager - Gateway Xlabs will support the
JETS II contract in
Houston, TX. The Gateway Xlab Team is looking for an experienced and proven Lead Configuration Manager (CM) to lay the foundation for a team of CMs that will support future tests and operations at multiple NASA/JSC labs.
RESPONSIBILITIES: - Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures.
- Develop and select configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items.
- Work with customers (other projects and hardware/software owners) to understand requirements and desired test outcomes.
- Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures.
- Maintaining and developing the environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration.
- Develop configuration control process and change management process for lab equipment.
- Support changes in configuration for hardware and software both temporary and permanent related to nonconformances troubleshooting to ensure CM is fully engaged if needed.
- Utilize configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Eclipse, Jira, etc) to store, track and management configuration items.
- Manage configuration freeze process including integrity seals on hardware racks and software folders that will be used to support loading of both ground and flight software to support individual tests.
- Manage and maintain configuration records for various tests for documentation or future anomalies that require investigations.
- Perform audits to confirm CM processes are being followed and the hardware matches the approved engineering drawings and make corrective action recommendations for disposition by Gateway T&V leadership.
- Represent lab at Control Boards, Test Readiness Reviews.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED: This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised. - This position requires US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status due to the sensitivity of customer related information.
- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering.
- Must have 10+ years of recent and related work experience.
- Demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
- Experience with the aerospace industry standard configuration management specifications.
DESIRED: - Experience with NASA/JSC configuration management standards and practices.
- Configuration management certification (CMII, CM, SEMC, etc).
- Previous management or supervisory experience with emphasis on team building.
WORK LOCATION: - This position is located onsite.
- This position offers a 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off.
- This position may require some travel.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check, some positions require a clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.
DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED: All Bastion employees must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen; some contracts require participation in periodic random drug and alcohol screening programs.
STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS: - Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
- All of Bastion's employees must be team players.
- Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
- Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
- Must have a strong work ethic and must be safety culture oriented.
- Must be organized with good time management skills.
- Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
- Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time).
- May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
- Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.
- Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
BASTION BENEFITS: Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, and flexible work schedules (when available). We also support career advancement through professional training and development.
ABOUT BASTION: Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.
WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE: At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. We are committed to a journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company, that philosophy fosters an environment of collaboration across cultures. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
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