Principal Configuration Analyst - PCA Lead

Principal Configuration Analyst – PCA Lead (Andover, MA)

• Understand PCA requirements and identify new hardware to the product baseline.
• Determine make/buy status and pull all data from the appropriate finance database.
• Ensure proper quality notes are flowed down on Purchase Orders (POs).
• Prepare and deliver PCA Plan Contractual Data Requirements List (CDRL) consisting of all hardware to be audited and PCA plan.
• Align with Ops and Supply Chain on shipment dates.
• Retrieve and review artifacts such as First Article Inspections (FAIs), Certificate of Conformance (CoCs), Variances, NCs, work instructions, etc.
• Manage PCA list and status progress.
• Prepare and deliver PCA Agenda CDRL with required attendees and a detailed schedule of in‑person PCA event and parts to be audited.
• Conduct on‑site audits and incremental virtual audits until all hardware is approved.
• Close out action items using a specific form to capture and resolve actions.
• Obtain PCA certification signed from IPT Lead and CM Lead.
• Prepare and deliver a PCA Summary Report CDRL after completion.
• Update the PCA Plan Appendix to reflect final PCA baseline.
• Process engineering action documents via CM reviews in the Product Data Management (PDM) system.

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5+ years of experience in configuration management specific to running PCAs, or alternative combinations of education and experience as listed.
• Experience with Windchill PDM or related tools.
• Experience working in an engineering team environment, interfacing with Hardware, Systems, or Test Engineers.
• Understanding of principles, standards and processes such as EIA‑649 and the Configuration Management Standard.
• Self‑starter, willing to learn new tools and work with diverse technical and non‑technical disciplines.
• Pro‑active interface with the team.
• Demonstrated ability to support multiple ongoing projects and parallel release activities.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs.

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 and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

U.S. citizenship required. Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance is required.