Principal Specialist, Configuration Verification

Date Posted:
2026-03-05
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AZ-TUCSON-807 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 807
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Configuration Management and Data Management (CMDM) organization is responsible for ensuring our products are under configuration control and delivered on time. The CMDM Organization consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices, and our customers.

The Effectors Configuration Management department is looking for an individual to perform the role of Principal Configuration Analyst.

This position is Onsite in Tucson, Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Lead Configuration Verification Activities: Oversee execution of CM processes, including identification, control, verification, and status accounting for systems and equipment, with a focus on ensuring accurate configuration data through tools like PDM and the Common As Built System (CABS).
• Utilize PDM, PRISM and CABS for Configuration Accuracy: Leverage PRISM to manage program data and CABS to validate as-built configurations against design baselines in PDM, ensuring alignment with organizational and contractual requirements. This includes conducting detailed comparisons, identifying discrepancies, an ensuring that all changes are accurately reflected in the product configuration throughout the lifecycle.
• Mentorship and Cross-Functional Guidance: Provide mentorship and guidance to CM team members while driving cross-functional alignment and implementing best practices across programs.
• Engineering Change Coordination: Review and analyze released engineering change data, validating incorporation into manufacturing work instructions, and coordinating updates between engineering, quality, support, manufacturing, and data control teams, ensuring seamless integration into PRISM and CABS.
• Audit and Compliance Assurance: Conduct and/or lead configuration audits, resolve data discrepancies, and ensure compliance with CM plans, command media, and contractual obligations.
• Baseline Management and Data Integrity: Establish and maintain product baselines while ensuring data accuracy across systems like PRISM and CABS throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires A University Degree and a minimum of 5 years of professional experience OR in lieu of a degree 9 years of professional experience in Configuration Management, Configuration Verification, or Quality Assurance experience.
• Experience with databases (SAP, ERP, PDM, CABS, PRISM, and/or other related databases).
• Experience with MSOffice (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• General knowledge and understanding of configuration management principles using configuration management policies, procedures, and tools
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various engineering disciplines to ensure data integrity and compliance with configuration management policies
• Ability to identify potential complex problems associated with technical engineering data, regarding configuration management issues, and take corrective action as needed
• Comprehensive knowledge of Bill of Materials (BOM) structures, including the ability to create, interpret, and manage multi-level BOMs.
• Proficiency in utilizing BOMs for production planning, inventory control, and engineering design changes.
• Experience with BOM management in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or product lifecycle management (PLM) tools in preferred, along with an understanding of how BOMs integrate with supply chain and the manufacturing process.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation Eligibility

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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
  • Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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