Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you.
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.
We have an exciting opportunity for a
Lead Configuration Manager, Gateway Xlabs to join our JETS II contract team at
NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.
If selected you will:
- 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
Qualifications: This position has been posted at multiple levels. 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.
- Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and may be expected to have a related master's degree and normally possess 10-15 years of related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work with interdisciplinary teams
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time - Experience with aerospace industry standard configuration management specifications
Preferred Qualifications: - 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
Benefits - Competitive pay
- Positive work-life balance
- 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Generous PTO
- 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
- Education assistance
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.
US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required. Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.