Aerospace Configuration Management Specialist

ELECTRA; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra in Manassas, VA is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to steward CM across engineering data, hardware, and software throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

You will build robust CM processes, manage changes, support certification efforts, and collaborate with engineering, operations, program leadership, and suppliers to keep configurations accurate and auditable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years’ experience in configuration management or systems administration.
• Experience with PLM systems, preferably Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of configuration management principles and release management in aerospace or regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of configuration management policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization.
• Manage configuration items, including hardware, software, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of system configurations and changes.
• Implement and oversee version control processes for engineering data and documentation.
• Manage change requests and coordinate approval workflows through Configuration Control Boards (CCBs).
• Conduct impact assessments for proposed changes and ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements.
• Perform regular configuration audits to verify alignment between documented and actual system configurations.
• Maintain configuration databases and ensure information is accessible for stakeholders and audits.
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers, and certification teams to ensure effective configuration control.
• Support software releases, hardware baselines, and lifecycle configuration tracking.
• Serve as a central point of contact for configuration management practices across the organization.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Teamcenter

Git/SVN

Job description

Electra in Manassas, VA is seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to steward CM across engineering data, hardware, and software throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring integrity, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

You will build robust CM processes, manage changes, support certification efforts, and collaborate with engineering, operations, program leadership, and suppliers to keep configurations accurate and auditable.