Aerospace Configuration Analyst – Baseline & Change Expert

PDS Tech Commercial, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail‑oriented Configuration Analyst in San Diego, CA to maintain configuration control and engineering documentation for aerospace programs.

You will coordinate documentation, analyze changes, manage baselines, and ensure contractual compliance using PLM and ERP systems such as Teamcenter and Costpoint. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and lifecycle integrity across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR Master's with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated experience applying Configuration Management principles.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work with engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Experience working within a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate the preparation of project documentation, including engineering drawings, production specifications, schedules, and contract modifications.
• Review contracts and program requirements to determine documentation needs throughout each project phase.
• Analyze proposed engineering and product design changes to assess overall system impact.
• Coordinate modification records and maintain configuration control processes.
• Create and manage change orders, authorization packages, and supporting documentation.
• Review and analyze released engineering change data while coordinating updates across teams.
• Establish and maintain configuration baselines and program documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Perform document revision audits to ensure compliance with contractual requirements and standards.
• Conduct configuration audits on baselines and documentation sets.
• Enter part numbers and documentation into ERP/MRP systems such as Costpoint.
• Verify accuracy and completeness of drawings and technical documentation prior to release.
• Support documentation release processes through PLM systems such as Teamcenter.
• Generate and maintain documentation supporting internal stakeholders.
• Route documentation for review and approval through systems including SharePoint and Sightline.
• Maintain procedures governing document storage, retention, and destruction.
• Distribute and track engineering documentation for manufacturing and shop floor operations.
• Support additional configuration management activities and projects as assigned.

Skills

Configuration Management

Engineering drawings

MS Office

PLM systems

Teamcenter

Costpoint

SAP

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Master's degree in related field

4+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a detail‑oriented Configuration Analyst in San Diego, CA to maintain configuration control and engineering documentation for aerospace programs.

You will coordinate documentation, analyze changes, manage baselines, and ensure contractual compliance using PLM and ERP systems such as Teamcenter and Costpoint. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and lifecycle integrity across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.