Aerospace Configuration Management Engineer

Actalent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Houston, TX is seeking a Systems Engineer – Configuration Manager to ensure rigorous configuration control across aerospace projects. You will review documentation, track change requests, and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines to support compliant, timely execution.

The role emphasizes strong document management, change-control processes, and clear communication with stakeholders. Contract position with onsite work and a pay range of $20–$28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with document management and document control in an engineering or technical environment.
• Strong understanding of configuration principles and practices in engineering projects.
• Familiarity with aerospace projects and related documentation requirements.
• Ability to hold multiple engineering disciplines accountable to change management processes.
• Ability to interpret software coding drawings, CAD drawings and test instructions.

Responsibilities

• Review aerospace documentation for accuracy, completeness and compliance with standards.
• Identify gaps in change management and recommend improvements for consistency and control.
• Streamline communication among engineering disciplines to support configuration management.
• Track and maintain records of all change requests and ensure proper documentation and approval.
• Coordinate with engineering disciplines to ensure adherence to change procedures.
• Interpret software coding drawings, CAD drawings and test instructions for configuration control.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve configuration issues and enable timely project execution.
• Communicate configuration changes, impacts and required actions clearly with stakeholders.

Skills

Document management

Configuration management

Aerospace familiarity

CAD drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Cross-discipline coordination

Job description

Actalent in Houston, TX is seeking a Systems Engineer – Configuration Manager to ensure rigorous configuration control across aerospace projects. You will review documentation, track change requests, and coordinate multiple engineering disciplines to support compliant, timely execution.

The role emphasizes strong document management, change-control processes, and clear communication with stakeholders. Contract position with onsite work and a pay range of $20–$28 per hour.