Configuration Manager

AeroVironment, Inc.; Georgetown (MD); On-site; USD 102,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroVironment, Inc. seeks a Configuration Manager to oversee CM of developmental and operational systems for a high-priority Federal Intelligence Program. The role involves establishing baselines, implementing CM policies, and guiding life-cycle CM from requirements to end-of-life.

You will support hardware and software version control, build environments, and audits. Preferred candidates have TS/SCI with Poly and experience with DOORS, Eclipse, and CM processes, with the ability to liaison with

Qualifications

• Experience implementing hardware and software CM policies and procedures.
• Experience developing CM plans, policies, and procedures.
• Familiarity with CM tools and product build environments.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain CM baselines across development, test, and production.
• Perform change control and configuration audits.
• Assist in documenting CM processes and build scripts.

Skills

Configuration management

Change control

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma +10 years experience

Tools

DOORS

Eclipse

Job description

Worker Type Regular Job Description Overview:

AV is seeking a Configuration Manager to be responsible for configuration management (CM) of developmental and operational systems for a high-priority Federal Intelligence Program.

Key responsibilities will include:

work on developmental and operational teams to create and maintain configuration baselines (development, test, production, etc.) supporting developmental and operational systems; use or recommends automated CM tools to implement CM policies and procedures; Develop or modify CM plans, policies, and procedures tailored to the complexity and scope of the developmental or operational system; implement CM discipline for the entire life cycle of systems from initial requirements/capabilities baselines to system end-of-life; and perform change control and configuration audits.

You’d like to do this:

Assist in implementing hardware and software version control processes, policies, and procedures. Assist in the use of configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items. Understand basic concepts and assist in documenting hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures. Implement hardware and software version control processes, policies, and procedures. Understand basic concepts, assist in maintaining and developing the environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration. Assist in defining and implementing hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures, such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrating those scripts with the hardware and software build process. Utilize configuration management tools (e.g. DOORS, Eclipse) to store, track, and manage configuration items. Maintain the CM environment for hardware and software product build, staging, testing and integration Develop hardware and software version control processes, policies and procedures and ensure that they are followed on hardware and software development projects. Apply concepts and define and implement hardware and software configuration management processes and procedures, such as creating product build scripts and procedures, and integrate those scripts with the hardware and software build process. Serve as an advisor to (or non-voting member of) Government Change Control Board (CCB).

You’re required to have this:

TS//SCI with Polygraph 6 years of relevant experience with Bachelor’s degree; or +10 years of relevant experience with high school diploma. One year of experience using a source code control system for a developmental program of similar scope and complexity is required.

Salary Range:

$102,000 – $145,000

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Determination of official compensation or salary relies on several factors including, but not limited to, level of position, job responsibilities, geographic location, scope of relevant work experience, educational background, certifications, contract-specific affordability, organizational requirements, alignment with local internal equity, as well as alignment with market data.

ITAR Requirement:

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.

Benefits:

AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits.

We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com to learn more about us.

Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we’ve been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world’s most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution’s permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty – and succeed.

What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems.

Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company’s hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

ITAR About AV:

AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV.

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