Join a mission that matters. Be a part of a company that is community focused, driven to improve our future, and protect our freedom. BAE Systems is one of the world’s largest leading multinational defense security and aerospace companies with products and services covering air, land, and naval forces as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. Our vision is to be the premier international defense, aerospace, and security company. Our mission is to provide a vital advantage to help our customers protect what really matters: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®”. Why BAE Systems? We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best, including every other Friday off. Whatever your talents, goals, and ambitions, you will find a distinctive place to thrive at BAE Systems. Join our team and see how you can make a bigger difference. This position qualifies for the Flex Work or Remote Work arrangement. This means you may work remotely for up to 50% of the work week with the remainder of the work week being worked on-site. Final flex work arrangements must be approved by the hiring manager and are subject to change based on business needs. The Role: Hardware Configuration Manager Hardware Configuration Managers provide critical support to our Project and Engineering teams by providing for the identification, control, accounting, and audit of all technical data that shape our product baselines. Reporting to the Configuration/Data Management (CDM) Lead, you will manage the release and change activity of technical data throughout the project lifecycle. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role that requires a professional capable of navigating contractual requirements and company policies and maintaining open communication with a diverse group of project teammates and leaders. Key Responsibilities: • Baseline Management: Identify and establish configuration baselines and Bills of Material (BOM); maintain configuration status accounting (CSA) data in a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. • Workflow Coordination: Evaluate engineering change orders for completeness and accuracy; coordinate the review and approval process for changes through internal review boards to ensure quality, compliance, and timely implementation. • Information Architecture: Maintain a standardized digital filing structure to ensure data integrity and audit readiness. • Process Improvement: Analyze, evaluate, and implement CDM systems and processes to improve efficiency while adhering to budgets and deadlines. • Compliance & Governance: Exercise sound judgment in decision making to ensure all activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable federal regulations. • Configuration Item Verification Record: prepare and maintain the configuration item verification record that reflects the status of end items for hardware.