Configuration Mgmt Specialist I

General Atomics; Poway (CA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical radars. Under supervision, the role focuses on creating, managing, and organizing aviation maintenance-related components and documentation.

The position requires documenting maintenance tasks and records, ensuring regulatory compliance and updating documents across programs. Experience with Ramco, OOMA, NALCOMIS, IMDS and related systems is preferred; DoD clearance is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with Electronic Record Keeping System or Maintenance Management System (OOMA, NALCOMIS, IMDS, Ramco or similar).
• Basic understanding of aviation maintenance principles, regulations and practices.
• Basic understanding of configuration management concepts and principles.

Responsibilities

• Document maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules to keep operations efficient.
• Record maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and equipment histories.
• Ensure maintenance documents comply with regulatory standards and are up to date.
• Maintain and organize technical documents and records (maintenance plans, JCTOs, engine records).
• Collaborate with maintenance teams to document repairs, upgrades, and modifications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering

DoD/DoN or government configuration management experience

Tools

OOMA

NALCOMIS

IMDS

Ramco

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under close supervision, this position is responsible for creating, managing, and organizing aviation maintenance-related components and documentation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Keep operations running efficiently by ensuring that maintenance tasks, procedures, and schedules are properly documented and accessible.
• Recording maintenance work orders, inspection reports, and equipment history.
• Ensuring that maintenance documents are up to date and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Maintains all technical documents and records including maintenance plans, Job Control Numbers, historical documents, aircraft files, Time Compliance Technical order (TCTOs) folders, engine records, and procedures.
• Through analysis of the completion of aircraft Service and Alert bulletins.
• Reviewing engineering documents and managing them in Ramco.
• Collaborating with maintenance teams to document repair activities, upgrades, and modifications.
• Ensures change accounting activity is in compliance with configuration management policies.
• Administers configuration management activities related to identification, control, and accounting for engineering documents for systems and/or equipment in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures.
• Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business administration, engineering, or related discipline. Equivalent professional government or commercial configuration management experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must have experience with an Electronic Record Keeping System or a Maintenance Management System. i.e. Optimized-Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA), NALCOMIS, IMDS, Ramco or other like systems.
• Must demonstrate a basic understanding of aviation maintenance principles, concepts, regulations and practices.
• Must have a basic understanding of configuration management concepts and principles, general application of those concepts and principles.
• Must possess:
• ability to participate in the development of new concepts and communicate and apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment
• ability to determine the appropriate approach at the task or project level and provide solutions to non-routine proposal problems
• good communication, documentation, presentation and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with all levels of employees and management
• ability to represent the organization on proposal matters with external customers
• ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to travel as required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Category

Product Support

Experience Level

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle

Hybrid

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low

54,000

Pay Range High

86,625

Travel Percentage Required

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?

No

US Citizenship Required?

Yes

Clearance Required?

Desired

Clearance Level

Secret

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.