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Aerospace & Defense, Government Contracting, Cybersecurity, Information Technology

Senior Configuration Support Specialist

Pittsfield, MAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$86,091–$93,154 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • hardware configuration management
  • configuration identification
  • configuration control
  • status accounting
  • change implementation
  • hardware configurations
  • configuration baselines
  • serialized assets
  • associated records
  • drawings

Nice to have

  • Life Cycle Management Tools
  • AI
  • U.S. citizenship

Role summary

General Dynamics Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Configuration Support Specialist to join their advanced technology team. This role involves designing, developing, analyzing, and troubleshooting complex systems and equipment, with a focus on hardware configuration management processes. The specialist will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, auditing, and documenting hardware configurations, including managing baselines and assets. The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with at least 2 years of relevant experience, and the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics. Preferred qualifications include experience with Life Cycle Management Tools and AI applications.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of 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

At General Dynamics Mission Systems, we create the technologies, products and services that help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe. The work we do is so advanced, we are continuously moving the boundaries of what’s possible. Here you’ll work with the best and your talent will be front and center on projects that impact the world. Are you up to the challenge?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. Showing initiative and exercising judgement, you’ll design, develop, analyze, troubleshoot and provide technical skills during research and/or product development, analyze effects of projects upon various areas such as Engineering, Facilities, and the labor pool to determine the most practical and cost-efficient methods to obtain the required resources and design systems, software and equipment layout. Participating on the engineering work team, you’ll develop, implement, install, test, modify and/or operate complex equipment and systems as well as support other team members concerning experiment design, materials, equipment setup/maintenance and related issues.

What you’ll experience:

  • Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret
  • A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next
  • Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered

What you bring to the table:

  • A Bachelor’s of Science or Technology degree, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree
  • Demonstrated practical knowledge of hardware configuration management processes, including configuration identification, control, status accounting, and change implementation.

  • Demonstrated technical competence in establishing, maintaining, auditing, and documenting hardware configurations, including management of configuration baselines, serialized assets, and associated records.

  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, schematics, and sketches.

What sets you apart:

  • Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
  • Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation
  • Experience with Life Cycle Management Tools

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 $86,091.00 - USD $93,154.00 /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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