CONFIGURATION MANAGER with Security Clearance

Platform Aerospace; Hollywood (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Aerospace is seeking a Configuration Manager to oversee UAV configuration tracking and deliverables. This role ensures configurations align with contractual and operational requirements, maintaining CM processes and documentation across the fleet.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Engineering to track BOM changes, collaborating with Project Management on modifications, and developing metrics with QA.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in CS/MIS or related field and 5–7 years of related experience, or 11 years in lieu of education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and highly organized.
• Working knowledge of engineering/configuration management (manufacturing env. preferred).
• Able to work in fast-paced, multi-task environment; collaborate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Track UAV configurations and deliverables to meet customer contracts.
• Maintain inventory of all Platform Aerospace aircraft in databases.
• Update configurations per procedures or contractual requirements.
• Collaborate with Project Management to understand configuration management needs.
• Review plans, templates, drawings, and software docs for configuration integrity.
• Coordinate with Engineering to track BOM changes and alignment with requirements.
• Work with QA to develop processes for tracking failures and metrics.
• Streamline processes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain compliance documentation and report metrics to leadership.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or 11 years experience

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

ERP/MRP systems

Database entry & configuration

Job description

JOB TITLE: CONFIGURATION MANAGER

DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING

REPORTS TO: CHIEF ENGINEER

CLASSIFICATION: EXEMPT

CLEARANCE: SECRET OR ABILITY TO OBTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE

LOCATION: HOLLYWOOD, MD

PRIMARY FUNCTION This position is responsible for the tracking of UAV configurations and deliverables. This role ensures all UAV configurations meet the customer's contractual and operational requirements. The Configuration Manager is responsible for the CM processes, control, updating, and tracking of the configurations of all UAVs used by Platform Aerospace or purchased by customers.

• Ensures inventory of all aircraft owned by Platform Aerospace is kept current in the relevant database.
• Ensures inventory of all aircraft purchased by customers is kept current in the relevant database.
• Ensures all aircraft configurations are current and updated in accordance with Platform Aerospace procedures or contractual requirements.
• Collaborates with Project Management to understand configuration management requirements for all assigned contracts.
• Reviews project plans, templates, drawings, and/or software documents to ensure continuity of product design configuration meets contractual requirements.
• Collaborates with Project Management on implementation of approved modifications across the Platform Aerospace fleet or customer fleets.
• Assists with developing and implementing records and status tracking for assigned projects.
• Coordinates with the Engineering team to track BOM changes that align with product and customer requirements.
• Collaborates with the QA team to develop processes for tracking equipment failures and reporting metrics.
• Streamlines processes and collaboration, as needed, to improve efficiency within the company.
• Gathers information and maintains compliance documentation.
• Analyzes data and business processes to identify optimization opportunities and reports metrics to Directors and the Executive Team.BASIC REQUIREMENTS * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field and 5-7 years of related experience; Associate's degree and 9 years of experience; or 11 years of experience in lieu of education.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of organization.
• Working knowledge of engineering and/or configuration management (manufacturing environment preferred).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in a related field.
• ERP/MRP experience preferred, specifically Deltek Costpoint.
• Database entry and configuration experience.
• Ability to perform complex tasks for sustained periods independently or within a team environment.
• Enthusiastic attitude and willingness to learn.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Ability to traverse the manufacturing facility.