Configuration Management Specialist

esaero; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Supplemental Coverage

HSA

Retirement Savings

Paid Holidays

Work Environment

Ideal Location

Job summary

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) in San Luis Obispo, CA, seeks a detail-oriented Configuration Management Specialist to manage documentation, tracking, and control of engineering, software, and hardware configurations on-site.

You will collaborate with Engineering, IT, QA, Manufacturing and Operations to ensure compliant configuration management practices, evaluate changes, and maintain data accuracy throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in configuration management or a similar role.
• Understanding of configuration management principles and product development processes.
• Experience with PLM or PDM tools for configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute configuration management plans for engineering programs.
• Evaluate and route ECRs, ensuring proper documentation and communication.
• Manage configuration control meetings (CCB, TRB) and drive decisions to closure.
• Assess risk and impact of design changes and communicate findings to decision-makers.
• Ensure data accuracy and traceability in configuration documentation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering/IT

Tools

PLM/PDM tools

Job description

Configuration Management Specialist

Job Summary

ESAeroisseekinga detail-oriented and highly organized Configuration Management Specialist to managethe documentation, tracking, andcontrolof our technical and operational configurations. This role ensures that all engineering, systems, software, and hardware changes are properly documented, evaluated, andmaintained. The ideal candidate will work closely with Engineering, IT, QA, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure effective and compliant configuration management practices.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Define and execute configuration management plans for engineering programs, ensuring alignment with company standards
• Evaluate and route engineering change requests (ECRs), ensuring they are properly documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated across teams
• Manage and lead configuration control meetings (CCB, TRB), including scheduling, agenda setting, and driving decisions to closure
• Assess risk and impact of proposed design changes and communicate findings to decision-makers
• Ensure data accuracy and traceability in all configuration documentation, including change requests and implementation checklists
• Review technical documents for completeness and determine required corrective follow-up
• Maintain configuration data throughout the product lifecycle to ensure compliance with release standards
• Prepare and validate configuration data required for major design gate reviews (PDR, CDR, FRR)
• Model best practices in SolidWorks PDM and recommend workflow adjustments to improve efficiency
• Develop and provide training to promote effective change management processes
• Identify and contribute to process improvements that enhance configuration accuracy and efficiency

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in configuration management or a similar role
• Understanding of configuration management principles and product development processes
• Experience with PLM or PDM tools for configuration management
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to build trust and work professionally across teams
• U.S. Person required due to access to export-controlled data

Desired Qualifications and Skills

• Aerospace industry experience
• Technical writing experience
• SolidWorks PDM proficiency
• Experience with ERP systems

Comprehensive Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness:Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.

• Paid Time Off:Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hoursaccruedplus anadditional40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.

• Life Insurance:$25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with theoptiontopurchaseadditionalcoverage for employees and their families.

• Supplemental Coverage:Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.

• Health Savings Account (HSA):Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.

• Retirement Savings:401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.

• Paid Holidays:Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.

• Work Environment:A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.

• Ideal Location:Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!

Company Overview

Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize incutting-edgesystem design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities whilemaintainingthe highest standards of engineering services.

AtESAero, wedon’tjust build products, we engineer solutions that propel the aerospace industry forward.

**This position is fully on-site atESAeroin San Luis Obispo, CA**

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ESAerois an equal opportunity employer.

E-Verify participationrequiredfor employment.

AllESAeropositions require US citizenship or US resident status.

Must be able to pass background checkand drug test.

Hiring Range:$71k-80kSalary/Exempt