Configuration Management Specialist
About The Position
At Electra, we're pioneering sustainable aviation by developing hybrid-electric Ultra Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft designed to transform regional air mobility, by making air travel more efficient, quieter, and environmentally friendly. Able to operate from soccer field-sized spaces, our Ultra Short unlocks a new era of aviation through what we call Direct Aviation - the next level of connectivity bringing air travel closer to where we live, work, and play. Headquartered in Northern Virginia, with additional locations in Switzerland, we're building a diverse team of global professionals passionate about redefining the future of aviation. Position Overview: Electra is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to lead configuration management activities across Electra. This role will focus on maintaining the integrity of data and hardware, ensuring that all documents, hardware and software are controlled, documented and managed efficiently, helping to minimize risks, improve system performance, and support successful project outcomes. This is an incredible opportunity to make a direct impact on a cutting-edge development program.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)
- Extensive experience with Sharepoint and Office 365
- Hands-on experience in configuration management and/or systems administration in the aerospace field.
- Deep knowledge of configuration management methodologies, processes, and industry best practices.
- Familiarity with managing software releases and understanding the dependencies between various configuration items (e.g., software versions, hardware specifications).
- Experience with conducting audits, documentation management, and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations or standards.
- Knowledge of the entire system lifecycle (e.g., requirements, design, implementation, testing, and maintenance) and how configuration management integrates into each phase.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing company- and program-level configuration management processes.
- Experience leading configuration management activities on a commercial aircraft development program.
- Experience managing data in PLM systems (preferably Teamcenter).
- Experience managing version control systems (e.g., Git, SVN).
- Experience managing software deployment, release management, and patching processes.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement configuration management policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Identify and define hardware, software, and documentation to be controlled under configuration management.
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of all system configurations.
- Implement version control to track changes in software, hardware, and documentation.
- Manage change requests and coordinate the approval process for modifications to configuration items.
- Conduct impact analysis on proposed changes and ensure compliance with configuration management processes.
- Maintain records and databases of configuration items, including their current status, history, and changes.
- Ensure that records are accurate, complete, and readily accessible for auditing and decision-making.
- Conduct regular configuration audits to verify that the system's configuration matches its documented specifications and requirements.
- Coordinate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to review proposed changes and assess their impact.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers and certification leads, to ensure configuration is managed effectively.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, and life insurance, generous PTO and sick leave, company holidays, paid winter break, and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting.
- Life at Electra includes a variety of perks, such as free catered lunches, amazing coffee, snacks, drinks, fruit, free parking, and opportunities for much more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
