0177 - Configuration Management Specialist

About Electra:

Electras next gen mission is to develop Ultra Short aircraft built for Direct Aviation. We are redefining the next level of connectivity pioneering direct aviation without airports emissions or noise. Electras Ultra Short aircraft will revolutionize air travel by bringing it closer to where we live work and play making new connections possible. This makes a new venture like Electra exciting and fastpaced. Headquartered in Northern Virginia were on a quest to build a team of insanely talented people who want to do meaningful work.

Position Overview:

Electra is seeking aConfiguration Management Specialist to lead configuration management activities across Electra. This role will focus on maintaining the integrity of data and hardware ensuring that all documents hardware and software are controlled documented and managed efficiently helping to minimize risks improve system performance and support successful project outcomes. This is an incredible opportunity to make a direct impact on a cuttingedge development program.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement configuration management policies procedures and guidelines.

• Identify and define hardware software and documentation to be controlled under configuration management.

• Ensure accurate and uptodate records of all system configurations.

• Implement version control to track changes in software hardware and documentation.

• Manage change requests and coordinate the approval process for modifications to configuration items.

• Conduct impact analysis on proposed changes and ensure compliance with configuration management processes.

• Maintain records and databases of configuration items including their current status history and changes. Ensure that records are accurate complete and readily accessible for auditing and decisionmaking.

• Conduct regular configuration audits to verify that the systems configuration matches its documented specifications and requirements.

• Coordinate Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings to review proposed changes and assess their impact.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineering operations program leadership suppliers and certification leads to ensure configuration is managed effectively.

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

• Extensive experience with Sharepoint and Office 365

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Handson experience in configuration management and/or systems administration in the aerospace field.

• Deep knowledge of configuration management methodologies processes and industry best practices.

• Familiarity with managing software releases and understanding the dependencies between various configuration items (e.g. software versions hardware specifications).

• Experience with conducting audits documentation management and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations or standards.

• Knowledge of the entire system lifecycle (e.g. requirements design implementation testing and maintenance) and how configuration management integrates into each phase.

• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a crossfunctional teamoriented environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience developing company and programlevel configuration management processes.

• Experience leading configuration management activities on a commercial aircraft development program.

• Experience managing data in PLM systems (preferably Teamcenter).

• Experience managing version control systems (e.g. Git SVN).

• Experience managing software deployment release management and patching processes.

Location:

• Headquarters in Manassas VA. To encourage close collaboration this position is strongly preferred to be onsite.
  
  

Compensation and Benefits:

In addition to offering an exciting work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making Ultra Short flight a reality at Electra we offer an unparalleled total rewards package. Electra offers employees a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision STD LTD and life insurance generous PTO and sick leave company holidays paid winter break and a 401(k) plan with immediate vesting. Life at Electra includes a variety of perks such as free catered lunches amazing coffee snacks drinks fruit free parking and opportunities for much more.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a warehouse/aviation and office environment which requires proper safety precautions. Work may require some physical effort in handling light materials boxes power tools prototypes and different materials or equipment. Due to the nature of our business and projects some fieldwork may be required working in both indoor and outdoor conditions. You may need to lift up to 50 lbs.

Commitment

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds including those from marginalized or underrepresented groups in the tech industry and aerospace to apply for our job openings. We firmly believe that a diverse range of perspectives can profoundly influence both our product and our company culture.

Electra is committed to a work environment that is inclusive to all and free of discrimination. It is our policy to be an equal opportunity employer without regard to race color religion sex age national origin disability sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic predisposition or carrier status veteran status citizenship status or any other factors prohibited by law. Electra will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Electra is an EVerify employer.