Configuration Management, (Product Specialist)

Young Community Developers • Irvine, CA

3d • $90,000 - $108,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Configuration Management (Product Specialist) is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, accuracy, and integrity of configuration data across hardware, software, and documentation for unmanned aircraft systems. The role executes established configuration management processes to ensure released designs, builds, and deployed systems remain aligned with approved baselines. It works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Operations to support controlled change and traceability throughout the product lifecycle.

The position is based on-site in Irvine, California, or Tucson, Arizona. Travel is less than 10%. The role requires access to information and technology governed by U.S. export control laws, including ITAR, and employment is contingent on meeting applicable eligibility requirements. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship. No security clearance is required.

The annual salary range is $90,000–$108,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus. Salary and bonus are not guaranteed and depend on relevant work experience, education, training, essential skills, and other factors. The work environment may range from a general office to warehouse and other facilities. Physical demands include the ability to stop, stand, climb, occasionally lift at least 25 pounds, and move between departments, floors, and worksites.

Requirements

• Experience maintaining configuration data in a regulated or production-oriented environment.
• 1–4 years of experience and working knowledge of engineering change processes and document control practices.
• Familiarity with BOM management and revision control.
• Experience using PLM/PDM systems and structured data repositories.
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and follow defined processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment visa sponsorship.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export control eligibility requirements and compliance obligations.
• Must be able to stop, stand, climb, occasionally lift at least 25 pounds, and move between departments, floors, and worksites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace, UAS, defense, robotics, or complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Familiarity with prototype-to-production transitions.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or fielded systems.
• Exposure to ERP/MRP integrations.
• Understanding of basic configuration management principles, including identification, control, and status accounting.
• Formal education in a technical field is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain configuration records for hardware, software, firmware, and documentation.
• Process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) according to established configuration management procedures.
• Create metrics to track change-control status and ensure changes are documented and managed efficiently.
• Own and host Change Control Board (CCB) meetings, ensure appropriate stakeholders attend, and facilitate cohesive discussions.
• Manage Bills of Materials (BOMs), part numbers, revisions, and effectivity.
• Ensure accurate release, version control, and status tracking of drawings, specifications, and technical documents.
• Update and maintain configuration data in PDM, MRP, and other related enterprise systems.
• Support Item Card creation in ERP for external teams, ensuring accurate entry.
• Support configuration status accounting and reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing configuration evidence and traceability.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Manufacturing to ensure released configurations are build-ready and production-aligned.
• Coordinate with GNC and Flight Ops teams to release aircraft configuration files for field use.
• Track configuration deviations and assist in documenting approved variances.
• Maintain the PDM Administration Tool, assign organizational members access, and assist with IT-related issues.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package.
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits fully covered by DZYNE.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and immediate vesting.
• Eligible for an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed