Configuration Manager

ANDURIL INDUSTRIES•Costa Mesa, CA

34d

About The Position

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM Anduril Intelligence Systems (AIS) is focused on positioning Anduril as a lead provider of specialized engineering and products for Intelligence Community (IC) customers. This role will be an integral partner to Anduril's Product and Program Teams. We work within the IC to understand their requirements, shape their concepts of operation, and deliver exquisite capability across their problem set. We aim to develop and deploy critically needed capabilities that address our customers' most pressing national security requirements. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril is seeking an experienced Configuration Manager to lead Anduril's configuration management and change control activities across multiple programs in its Costa Mesa location. The role includes the opportunity to define and commission a digital engineering infrastructure from scratch that will enable best-in-class capabilities in model-based engineering, digital factory design, digital manufacturing and pioneer building and deploying configuration management AI tools. As a Configuration Manager, you will work closely with the leaders of critical Anduril programs to manage a highly dynamic and fast-paced design, engineering, and manufacturing environment. The Configuration Manager will be the focal point for capturing and defining the baseline for a program's requirements, design, testing, manufacturing, and sustainment data structures (requirements baseline, EBOM, MBOM, SOM, BOP etc.).

Requirements

5+ years of proven direct product configuration management experience (Product structure, parts, drawings and requirements management).
5+ years of demonstrated experience working in high complexity and high-rate production environments (aerospace, automotive, security systems, medical devices, nuclear).
Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Familiar with configuration management principles and practices (EIA649/C, MIL-HDBK-61B).
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products
Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you must have an ability to synthesize complex quantitative data into clear decision statements.
BA/BS in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Nuclear, Manufacturing)
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience in aerospace industry
Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures
Experience with Teamcenter, Teamcenter Requirements, Teamcenter Quality, Confluence & JIRA.
Database skills with SQL queries, etc.
Certification in CM2 or equivalent configuration management certification.

Responsibilities

Defining the configuration management plans for key programs.
Ensuring that supported programs have robust and comprehensive configuration identification processes and documentation.
Managing the end-to-end configuration control process including engineering release, facilitating critical configuration control forums such as CCB and CRB.
Working with Configuration Management Analysts to build and maintain configuration status accounting dashboards ensure that that critical data is captured, recorded and distributed (decisions recorded, ECRs and ECNs populated, implementation checklists written etc.)
Coordinating and leading configuration audits (functional configuration audits, physical configuration audits etc.)
Ensuring that all engineering change requests are appropriately documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated in a timely manner.
Setting agendas for configuration management meetings (Technical Review Board, Change Control Board etc.) ahead of time.
Generating, populating, and submitting change requests including manage compilation and synthesis of impact analyses.
Organizing and managing critical configuration control forums (the Change Review Board, the Change Control Board) including scheduling, owning the agenda, and vetting facilitation of materials (business cases, inventory disposition recommendations, effectivity analyses etc.).
Leading the Change Control Board meeting and driving discussions to decisions.
Communicating and distributing conclusions and decisions made in configuration management forums (CCB, TRB etc.).
Analyzing product baselines (EBOM, MBOMs etc.) in Teamcenter for compliance to industry and organization standards.
Supporting configuration management reviews and audits, including FCA/PCA and provide direction before, during and after the events to prevent or resolve issues.
Performing periodic audits of as-built records as product definition data in Teamcenter (EBOM, MBOM etc.)
Modeling the use of Teamcenter software to manage Engineering changes, including part revisions, EBOM/MBOM/SBOM updates, documentation modifications, and associated workflows.
Providing guidance and support to Engineering teams in configuring the Engineering, Manufacturing and Service Bills of Materials (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM).

Benefits

US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.
IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.
Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.
Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.
Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.
Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.
Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development
Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.
Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.
US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.
UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.
AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.