Amentum · 15 hours ago
Lead Configuration Manager, xLab
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expAmentum is seeking a Lead Configuration Manager to join their team in the Gateway Exploration Development & Test Laboratory (XLab). The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining the configuration management system, processes, and products for multiple NASA/JSC labs, ensuring that all hardware and software align with project requirements.
Mechanical EngineeringSecurityTechnical Support
Responsibilities
Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures
Develop and implement configuration management tools (e.g. JEDII, COSMIC, Models and Sims) 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
Maintain and develop 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. JEDII, COSMIC, Models and Sims, 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 the XLab at various control boards and readiness reviews
Qualification
Required
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/oral communication skills with experience presenting data and disseminating information to a variety of audiences
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
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 and experience in successful consensus building
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
Educational reimbursement
Parental leave
Employee stock purchase plan
Tax-saving options
Disability and life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Amentum
Amentum is a technology and engineering company for security, defense, and energy.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$321.16M2025-03-12Post Ipo Secondary· $321.16M
2024-09-27IPO
2020-01-01Private Equity
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Chief People Officer
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