Configuration Management Engineer Specialist at Mission Systems – Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Configuration Management Engineer Specialist

ID: 2026-71003
US-MA-Pittsfield
Required Clearance: Secret
Posted Date: 2/20/2026
Category: Engineering-Other
Employment Type: College
Hiring Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.
Basic Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience).

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

Imagine building your career by developing the solutions that support the mission of our nation’s service members, intelligence analysts and first responders. That’s the challenge that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. Here you have the opportunity to redefine innovation and excellence for the world. Are you ready? Then make a career move that makes an impact at General Dynamics Mission Systems.

We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.

Utilizing your creativity and innovative engineering skills, you’ll participate in engineering teams supporting experiment design, materials, equipment setup and maintenance and related issues as well as perform research and engineering laboratory functions involving the layout, building, testing, troubleshooting and repairing of devices, assemblies, subsystems, and systems. You’ll also provide technical expertise to customers, users or company personnel either at domestic or international field sites.

A Configuration and Data Management Specialist establishes and maintains control over product data, ensuring the integrity and traceability of hardware, software, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle. They facilitate the change management process and ensure all stakeholders are working with the correct version of data.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and maintains Configuration Management Plans.
• Establishes and manages configuration baselines for hardware, software, and associated documentation.
• Administers the change control process by processing Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), waivers, and deviations.
• Manages and controls engineering data, drawings, and documents within a Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Performs configuration status accounting to track and report on the status of product configuration to program teams and customers.
• Conducts and supports configuration audits, such as Physical and Functional Configuration Audits (PCAs/FCAs), to verify compliance with baselines.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of configuration and data management principles (identification, control, status accounting, and verification/audits).
• Proficiency with PDM/PLM systems and related configuration management tools.
• Experience in managing engineering change processes and documentation.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills for maintaining data integrity.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with engineering, quality, and program management teams.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, parts lists, and product structures.

Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $74,714.00 - USD $80,842.00 /Yr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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