Flight-Ready Configuration Manager

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity component

Medical, dental, vision

Generous leave

HSA & 401(k) matching

Job summary

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Specialist to own the day-to-day change control lifecycle across programs. You will process changes, manage document releases, and maintain configuration baselines to ensure traceability and data integrity as projects move from development to flight.

The role requires 3–6 years in CM for aerospace or complex hardware, hands-on Windchill experience, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and program teams. A U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in a technical discipline.
• 3–6 years of configuration management, document control, or engineering data management in aerospace or complex hardware programs.
• Working knowledge of change control processes (ECR/ECN/CO) and configuration status accounting.
• Hands-on experience with a PLM/document control tool (Windchill strongly preferred).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, bills of material, and technical baselines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and comfort with auditable processes.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to release notices and report status.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Process ECRs, ECNs, and COs end-to-end — intake, classification, impact assessment routing, and tracking through approval and release.
• Own release of controlled documents and drawings for flight and ground systems — verify revision status and markings.
• Maintain configuration status accounting: baseline records, revision history, and change status across items.
• Coordinate ICD distribution and change coordination across stakeholders.
• Support Configuration Control Boards — prepare agendas, capture minutes, track actions to closure.
• Administer CM workflows in Windchill/PLM, align metadata with CMP.
• Apply CUI/ITAR/EAR markings to controlled data per contract requirements.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, IT, manufacturing, and software to move changes quickly while maintaining control.
• Support flight readiness reviews, test readiness reviews, and configuration audits.

Skills

Change management

Document control

Engineering data management

Change control processes

Windchill PLM

Attention to detail

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/CS

Tools

Windchill PLM

Job description

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Configuration Management Specialist to own the day-to-day change control lifecycle across programs. You will process changes, manage document releases, and maintain configuration baselines to ensure traceability and data integrity as projects move from development to flight.

The role requires 3–6 years in CM for aerospace or complex hardware, hands-on Windchill experience, and the ability to coordinate with engineering and program teams. A U.S.