Configuration Engineer

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Introduction
Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Configuration Engineer position. This position is a contract to direct hire opportunity which is expected to be on-site in Huntsville, AL. The applicant will work on-site in an avionics lab, becoming part of a Space Launch System program.

Responsibilities:

• The Engineer will analyze internal and NASA driven engineering changes for distribution to the larger SLS Boeing Avionics group
• Process engineering change impacts, to include details on cost and schedule impacts
• Be the Avionics focal for processing NASA directives and provide official responses of acceptance to the relevant program boards
• Provide official board representation for Avionics concerning the 'kickoff" of all program level changes and once fully vetted, provide official responses of approval to the relevant boards
• Brief management, in multiple forums, on engineering change issues/concerns/helps needed, to include providing weekly email briefs of rollups of Avionics changes and their statuses
• Provide, as needed, support for Avionics engineers and management in all aspects of engineering changes and related questions
• Provide, as needed and as able, support for other related efforts to include Risk/Issues/Opportunities, Request for Proposal processing, Engineering release tracking

Qualified candidates would have the following:

Required:

• This position requires the ability to obtain a Customer/NASA background check for which US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physics.
• Familiarity with common configuration tools (like Windchill/APDM and SharePoint).
• The applicant must have experience with configuration management.
• The successful applicant must have strong communication skills, be able to work successfully with a diverse group of engineers, and are capable of working in a high-paced/multi-tasking environment while supporting multiple activities concurrently.
• The applicant must be capable of working with minimal supervision.

Desired:

• Experience in System Engineering.
• Experience with avionics hardware and software.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint

Typical Education / Experience:

• Degree and typical experience in configuration/engineering: Bachelor's and 3 or more years' experience or a Master's degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.
• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. A secret clearance is not required; however, candidate must be able to pass a background check. This is a full-time 40-hour week Monday through Friday position located in Huntsville, AL. Some travel may be required.