Lead Systems Engineer, Configuration Management

LOCATION: This position has an on-site requirement of 5 days per week at a secure controlled information facility in Sterling, Virginia. 

CLEARANCE: This position requires that the candidate have an active US DOD TS/SCI security clearance. 

Hypergiant, an Accelint company, empowers forward-thinking organizations with AI-driven solutions to stay ahead. Our geographic presence spans the U.S. and allied partners, with facilities in key Defense Technology hubs from Southern California to Washington, D.C. We provide large enterprises – across industries like the Defense Department, energy, healthcare and aviation – with bespoke technology solutions, cutting-edge advice, and deployment expertise needed to harness the value out of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. At our core, we are military experts, researchers and technologists who want to accelerate intelligence to deliver strategic insights that turn future challenges into today’s opportunities. 

We are looking for a Lead Systems Engineer Configuration Management Specialist on the Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Engagement Controller and Manager (BECM) program to work alongside our balanced agile delivery teams on highly complex DoD projects, specifically the development of command and control (C2) software. Hypergiant with its partners is building an innovative cloud-based command and control system that seamlessly integrates existing capabilities and provides automation that improves efficiency and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. A perfect candidate is able to support configuration management (CM) activities as an integrated team with partner capability providers. They will work primarily on-site as part of a Mission Integration and Test team, applying standard configuration management practices and procedures and working with project teams to determine an appropriate build schedule. This position will ensure necessary software is stored in source control tools and will ensure builds are reproducible. The individual will work with Document Control in the storage and tracking of controlled products and with others to analyze, evaluate, design, develop, implement, maintain, and/or improve configuration management tools, processes, and procedures, as well as prepare documents for customer delivery.

Role & Responsibilities 

• Establish and maintain documented CM procedures. 
• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of the CM Plan. 
• Coordinate with Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to identify configuration items 
• Release new work products and changes to existing work products 
• Facilitate configuration control boards (CCBs) including, rosters, agendas, minutes, and action items 
• Work with the COTS/FOSS Manager to Identify, verify, and archive of the COTS Asset Baseline 
• Participate in the review of CM activities status with program and functional management 
• Flow down and monitor compliance of subcontractor CM activities 
• Helping ensure program personnel are trained in CM processes and tools 
• Generate and report CM metrics and maintain baselines of identified work products 
• Facilitate program completion activities to include resolution of CM-related issues 
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of the Software Version Description (SVD) Document 
• Participate in Program Gate reviews, Proposals, Cost Estimation activities, Reviews, Appraisals, and Program Closure activities In collaboration with developers, designers, testers, project managers, product managers, and project sponsors 
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth 

Required Experience 

• At least 10+ years of professional work as a systems engineer (6+ with a STEM degree).  
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in configuration management or software development 
• Experience working on classified DOD programs in a secure controlled information facility 
• Demonstrated experience with configuration management (CM) procedures and documentation 
• Experience working with DoD projects, particularly command and control (C2) software, on Windows and Linux operating systems 
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and facilitating configuration control boards (CCBs) 
• Demonstrated familiarity with cloud platforms and deployment strategies (cloud architect or operations certification is a plus) 
• Knowledge of COTS/FOSS management and asset baseline verification 
• Experience managing robust CM tools and implementing workflow automation, including generating and reporting CM metrics 
• Experience with system architecture development and creation / maintenance of related artifacts, including Software Version Description (SVD) 
• Experience with program gate reviews and appraisals 
• Ability to lead CM teams and train program personnel in CM processes and tools including but not limited to Git, DevOps, and CI/CD 
• Experience with program closure activities and issue resolution 
• Must be a US Citizen with an active US DOD TS/SCI Security Clearance 
• Must be able to work onsite, at a secure controlled information facility located in Sterling, VA 

Preferred Experience 

• Experience with cloud-based command and control systems and geospatial information systems 
• Knowledge of agile software development methodologies 
• Knowledge of makefiles, Jenkins, and Gitlab runner builds 
• Ability to control and track engineering data per a program’s configuration management plan 
• Ability to assist and participate in configuration audits 
• Ability to debug build issues as they arise 
• Knowledge of scripting languages 
• Jira, Docker and Artifactory experience 
• Experience working in a sub / prime contractor relationship and monitoring compliance 
• Background in systems engineering for complex projects 
• Knowledge of automation systems that improve mission planning efficiency 
• Knowledge of the software system development lifecycle, including requirement gathering, design, development, testing, and deployment, using an agile, iterative process 
• Understanding of software application architecture patterns 
• Penchant for learning new technologies, balanced with strong pragmatic thinking 
• Design-minded attention to detail in system implementation 
• Ability to travel as needed 

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/security-clearances 

Remote Work Video Meeting Requirement: Employees in remote roles are expected to actively participate in video meetings as part of their regular job responsibilities. This includes maintaining a professional presence on camera, ensuring a stable internet connection, and engaging in discussions as required. Video meetings are essential for collaboration, team alignment, and maintaining effective communication across distributed teams. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for employees with specific needs.

Hypergiant Galactic is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We offer a generous benefits package, including company contributions to medical benefits. We offer unlimited PTO. In addition, we offer a fun, flexible work environment, company-sponsored activities, and commit to providing each employee with job satisfaction by addressing core needs. Learn more at hypergiant.com.