Configuration Management Specialist

We are looking for a detail-oriented Hardware Configuration Management Specialist to establish and maintain documentation integrity, version control, and change management processes across engineering, production, and compliance teams. This role ensures all technical data (drawings, CAD, source code, manuals, and test records) is properly organized, versioned, and marked. The specialist will safeguard against outdated or unauthorized versions being used internally or exported externally, provide complete audit trails, and support efficiency by creating a structured documentation system that scales with high-volume production. Acting as the “guardian of truth” for technical documentation, this position is critical to both operational optimization and legal compliance, directly enabling secure collaboration with suppliers, partners, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain baselines, version control, and change management for all technical data (drawings, CAD, software, manuals, test records) for Aerospace Vehicle Hardware.
• Organize, track, and secure documentation to ensure consistent internal use across engineering, QA, production, and supply chain teams.
• Ensure external document sharing aligns with approved export licenses and maintain complete audit trails.
• Partner with engineering, compliance, and technical writing teams to optimize documentation workflows and prevent outdated or unauthorized versions.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions by maintaining traceable, compliant documentation records.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3-10 years of experience in configuration management, document control, or related field in aerospace/defense for hardware.
• Experience with configuration management standards (e.g., MOSA, SOSA, AS9100) and version control systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and audit readiness.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Configuration Management (CMPIC, CMII, or equivalent).
• Experience implementing or managing PLM/CM tools in high-volume production environments.
• Prior work supporting export-controlled programs
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor engineering staff on CM best practices.
• Experience scaling configuration/document control processes in growth-stage organizations.