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Specialty Engineering Associate (New Grad - Palm Bay, FL) - Configuration Management

Palm Bay, Florida

Job ID SAS20220712-94398
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Thrive in your career journey while creating a safer, more secure world. At L3Harris, you’ll get to solve tough problems, work in an environment where every voice is heard and enjoy best-in-class benefits.

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I completed two summer internships at L3Harris before transitioning to a full-time role. I was able to learn firsthand about the engineering process, the quality of products produced, the helpfulness of my co-workers, how the company operates and the potential to expand my career.

Jason, Electrical Engineer, Rochester, NY

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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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 an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

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Job Title: Specialty Engineering Associate (New Grad - Palm Bay, FL) - Configuration Management
Job Code: SAS20220712-94398
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Description:

The Configuration Management Associate performs configuration management (CM) functions to establish consistency of product performance, functional, and physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information. The goal of CM is to ensure the integrity of system documentation, design artifacts (drawings/models), baselines, and associated configuration information using configuration processes and controls. This role may provide additional as-required support to the design and program management teams as a subject matter expert for analyses, consultations, special topic discussions, tools support, DevOps support, and other tasking.

Essential Functions:

  • Understands and complies with Contract Statements of Work, policies, procedures, plans, and other technical documentation.
  • Reviews documents, drawings, and associated records submitted by engineers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and contract personnel, modifying as needed to ensure clarity, compliance, and completeness.
  • Provides guidance on methods and requirements to project individuals responsible for the creation of drawings, documentation, and associated records.
  • Analyzes proposed product design changes to determine the effect on the overall system.
  • Acts as a liaison between project management and other functional groups to resolve issues regarding configuration documentation.
  • Authorizes the review and release of drawing and document changes through the Configuration Control Board (CCB).
  • Performs audits to verify compliance with contract requirements.
  • Administers configuration management tools for access, issue tracking, and version control.
  • Supports program audits including functional and physical configuration audits.
  • Works with a high degree of attention to detail, is entrusted to enable on-time quality delivery of all work products for multiple projects in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related intern experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, such as Agile PDM
  • Knowledge of EIA-649B and MIL-STD-973 Configuration Management Principles
  • Relevant professional training or certifications (CMPIC, NDIA, PMI)
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance preferred
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills demonstrated by related work experience
  • Skilled in using computers and software including Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
  • Strong communication skills including active listening and ability to convey complex ideas in an easy to understand manner
  • Ability to read, understand, and interpret technical information (data, documents, and drawings)
  • Experience in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment
  • Comfortable working both individually and as a team member to achieve objectives
  • Expert time management skills and sense of urgency in meeting critical deadlines
  • Skilled in prioritizing tasking to complete all assigned work in a timely manner
  • Ability to remain calm and maintain professional demeanor under pressure
  • Desire for continuous learning, training, and growth opportunities
  • Willingness to work overtime, outside of normal business hours, and be on-call as needed to meet business needs

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.


Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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