Principal Configuration Engineer

## Principal Configuration Engineer Apply locations:
GB - Basildon:
GB - Southamptontime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R0023806
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** Salary: £55k to £65k Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.###
** Your Impact
**** What if every design decision on a complex defence programme had to stand up to scrutiny — and you were the one safeguarding its integrity?
** As a Principal Configuration Engineer within Integrated Sensing and Protection, you’ll operate at project level to ensure robust Configuration Management (CM) and Product Data Management (PDM) controls are embedded across the full lifecycle. Based in Basildon, this hybrid role includes occasional travel to other Leonardo UK sites as required.

What you will do as Principal Configuration Engineer:
* Author and maintain Configuration Management Plans
* Review and interpret customer CM and PDM requirements
* Define configuration requirements derived from customer, company and design needs
* Manage CM activities within the company PDM system (Teamcenter)
* Chair and manage Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), including representing CM at international forums where required
* Produce and report CM metrics at project level
* Deploy and manage Configuration Verification & Audit (CV&A) activities across lifecycle phases
* Manage Configuration Status Accounting (CSA) activities, including validation, reporting, KPI support and partner/sub-contractor integration
* Provide CM guidance across the business to ensure strong product design and build standard control###
** What You'll Bring
** We are seeking an experienced Configuration professional with deep technical capability in regulated engineering environments.
* Extensive experience in Configuration Management and Planning aligned to international CM standards
* Strong expertise in Configuration Identification, Change Management, Status Accounting and Verification & Audit
* Proven experience chairing and managing Configuration Control Boards
* Experience managing CM within a PDM environment, ideally Siemens Teamcenter
* Ability to derive and implement configuration requirements from customer and contractual documentation
* Experience producing and analysing CM metrics and KPIs
* Experience supporting audits, lifecycle reviews and external stakeholder reporting
* Ability to operate at project level and influence cross-functional stakeholders, including senior management

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.###
** Security Clearance
** This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply. This could include meeting the eligibility requirements for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).For more information and guidance please visit:

** Why Join Us
** At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development and work–life balance.
* ** Time to Recharge:
** Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
* ** Secure your Future:
** Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* ** Your Wellbeing Matters:
** Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee-led inclusion networks.
* ** Rewarding Performance:
** Employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* ** Never Stop Learning:
** Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
* ** Refer a Friend:
** Receive a financial…