Configuration Management, Manager
About The Position
Electra is developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft to revolutionize regional air travel. Our technology allows for takeoffs and landings in small spaces, enabling direct, quiet, and efficient travel. As the Configuration Management Manager, you will lead configuration management activities, ensuring the integrity, traceability, and control of engineering data, hardware, and software throughout the product lifecycle. This role is crucial for supporting development and maintenance of configuration management processes and tools, enabling engineering, operations, and program teams to work efficiently while maintaining compliance and quality. You will be a key steward of Electra's configuration management infrastructure, building robust processes, managing changes, and supporting certification efforts for our innovative aircraft program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Hands-on experience in configuration management in the aerospace industry
- Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements related to design control
- This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
- Strong knowledge of configuration management principles, processes, and industry best practices
- Experience with PLM systems, preferably Teamcenter
- Experience implementing configuration management processes at the company or program level
- Familiarity with software release management and dependencies across complex systems
- Exceptional understanding of full product lifecycle and how configuration management integrates into each phase of a development program
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional environments
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting configuration management on a commercial aircraft development program
- Experience conducting audits and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
- Familiarity with SW version control tools such as Git or SVN
- Experience with software development processes and release management
Responsibilities
- Development and implementation of configuration management policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization
- Manage configuration items, including hardware, software, and documentation
- Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of system configurations and changes
- Implement and oversee version control processes for engineering data and documentation
- Manage change requests and coordinate approval workflows through Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
- Oversee the implementation of new/updated tools into company processes
- Ensure compliance to processes by verifying that no change is implemented without the appropriate documented approval
- Maintain configuration Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools and ensure information is accessible for stakeholders and audits
- Partner closely with engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers, and certification teams to ensure effective configuration control
- Support software releases, hardware baselines, and lifecycle configuration tracking
- Serve as a central point of contact for configuration management practices across the organization
Benefits
- Competitive salary and equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- STD, LTD, and life insurance
- Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
- Paid winter break
- 401(k) with immediate vesting
- Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
