Product Configuration Management Engineer

Leidos has an opening for a highly qualified Product Configuration Management (CM) Engineer for the Multi-Domain Solutions Division. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your experience to support across all-domain large-scale weapon systems, Information Technology Systems, and Command and Control Systems to realize the Department of Defense Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). In this role you will support the Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure (DI) Processing Node (PN) team to design and implement solutions that can be delivered at speed, scale, and with the necessary security to deliver operational advantages to the joint warfighter. ABMS is a top modernization priority for the Department of the Air Force and will be the backbone of a network-centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across JADC2. This position will work closely with Program Managers, domain engineers, and Government counterparts across Government and Industry partners.  

This position will be remote friendly, but travel will be expected up to 25%.

Primary responsibilities:

• Design and establish configuration management documentation
• Identify and establish baselines and configuration items
• Perform software builds; authorize the release of software builds and changes specified by Program or Engineering leadership
• Create and maintain build environments and develop and execute build scripts and test automation (DevOps)
• Develop scripts and automate processes where possible to improve efficiencies and accuracy of the software build and release processes
• Provide Software CM support to software teams.
• Perform administration and user support, development and maintenance for CM toolset.
• Perform as CM support on various program assignments to include Software CM and/or Hardware CM and Data Management responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• BS and 5+ years of professional experience INCLUDING experience with employing software configuration management principles. Experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.  
• US citizenship and an active Secret security clearance.
• Experience managing Git-based software repositories (versioning, branching, merging) and binary artifact repositories.
• Development experience with scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell, Perl, Groovy, Make).
• Proven experience in the following:
  • Strong Understanding of DevSecOps Principles: Mastery of every phase of the software development release lifecycle, including continuous integration and deployment, automated testing, rapid incremental updates, developer-led improvements, and continuous compliance.
  • Source Code Management Expertise: Proficiency with SCM tools such as Git and GitLab, to manage code versions, track changes.
  • CI/CD Pipeline Development: Ability to configure and implement Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines using tools like GitLab CI/CD and JFrog Artifactory.
  • Programming and Scripting Proficiency: Fluency in languages such as Python, Linux shells (Bash and Shell), Windows PowerShell, YAML.
  • Automation and Orchestration Skills: Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) and cloud and container orchestration platforms (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) to enforce consistent, secure configurations and streamline deployment workflows.
• Experience with software CM in a Product Line Engineering (PLE) process.
• Strong background with Jira usage and Confluence page administration.
• Experience in fast-paced continuous change integration environments.
• Proven ability to define and implement Software Configuration Management processes in an enterprise environment.
• Self-starter that can work independently while possessing the communication skills to work effectively with software development teams and customers.  
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to develop effective cross-functional working relationships.
• Ability to travel as needed by the program.

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.