Senior Configuration Engineer

Join to apply for the Configuration Engineer role at L3Harris TechnologiesSenior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ L3Harris Technologies | Global Talent Acquisition | CertIHROverviewL3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.Job Title – Configuration EngineerJob Location – Brighton, UKJob ID – 28245About This Opportunity And L3Harris UKFrom 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide. L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. Our mission-critical release systems equipment is on most major airborne fighter platforms worldwide, including the F-35, along with other aircraft like the Gripen and Typhoon. Brighton designs, manufactures and tests a large portion of its release systems portfolio. This facility offers 48,500 square feet of manufacturing space for the development of high-performance, multi-station solutions used to launch air-to-air and air-to-ground munitions from bay, wing or fuselage stations.Are you looking for an opportunity to grow and enhance your skills as a Configuration Management Engineer in a dynamic industry that is constantly developing and delivering innovative, next-generation capabilities? We’re looking for a Configuration Management Engineer to work with release equipment which includes high integrity electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems, electrical umbilical harnesses utilised for stores carriage and release within the aerospace and defense domain.You will be required to discharge the 5 key Configuration activities into Delivery Teams across all lifecycle phases of a Programme. Within this role, you will provide clear direction into the Delivery Teams on C&DM process and tools be that at the System Requirements, System level, Software, modelling or hardware. In doing so, you must be prepared to ‘challenge the norm’ and support the Delivery Teams in process tailoring to fit the lifecycle phase and/or context of a Programme.What The Role Will InvolveDrive a proactive CM and DM approach to Delivery TeamsDeliver agreed-to Work packages into the Delivery Teams to established cost and schedule constraintsConfiguration Management Planning including generation, review of CM Plan and execution of a CM PlanConfiguration IdentificationChange Control – Analyse proposed design changes to determine the effect on the overall system. Co-chair and operate Change Control Boards including providing Configuration status inputs to the BoardProvide Configuration Status Accounting with emphasis on the generation and management of Configuration BaselinesVerification and Audit (conduct FCA/PCA)Working in partnership with engineering delivery teams to ensure the Project dataset is maintained and configuration controlledWhat You’ll BringA thorough understanding of Configuration Management in accordance with DEF STAN 05-57 and Industry Standard EIA-649A-1Excellent practical understanding of the five key elements of Configuration Management: Planning, Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Audit / VerificationConfiguration Management experience in the development of Safety critical productsData Management experience in the release, submittal and tracking of contract and supplier data requirementsStrong administrative and organisation skills with attention to detail - you are required to have a logical mindsetRequires proficient knowledge of job area. Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experienceStrong communication skills with the focus on inside and outside function communications, with the potential for some customer interfacing skillsStrong proficiency in document template creation and formatting (primarily in MS Office Word, PowerPoint & Excel programmes) in line with company brandingImportant to knowApplicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK.EEO L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.Job detailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Information TechnologyIndustries: Defense and Space ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at L3Harris Technologies by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Configuration Engineer” roles. #J-18808-Ljbffr