The Configuration Management Engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the integrity and traceability of all product and program deliverables throughout their lifecycle. This includes the development implementation and maintenance of processes and tools for managing the configuration of multiple product stacks and specific program deliverables. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills a deep understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) systems and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
About this Role:
Develop and implement configuration management policies and procedures.
Define and maintain configuration baselines for all products and programs.
Manage and control changes to products programs and projects throughout their lifecycle.
Conduct change impact assessments and risk analyses.
Integrate configuration management processes with other lifecycle processes (e.g. requirements management early procurement design release).
Maintain and improve PLM systems and tools.
Train and mentor team members on configuration management best practices.
Conduct regular audits and reviews of configuration management processes and systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. engineering manufacturing quality assurance) to ensure successful product development and delivery.
Proactively identify and resolve configuration management issues.
Drive continuous improvement of configuration management processes and tools.
Conduct change management activities to ensure smooth and effective implementation of configuration changes.
Must Haves:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
10 years of experience in configuration management.
Strong understanding of configuration and documentation management principles and best practices.
Ability to read and understand technical documentation (drawings CAD specifications).
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with PLM systems (Duro is a plus).
Experience with scripting languages (Pyhton is a Plus).
Experience with software development methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Nice to Haves:
Experience with software development tools.
Knowledge of industry standards (e.g. ISO 9001 CMMI MIL-STD-973 and/or EIA-649).
Knowledge about Export Control (EAR ITAR) and Security standards (CMMC NIST ISO 27001).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Some of Our Awesome Benefits:
100% company-paid medical dental and vision insurance option for employees and dependents
Flexible Spending (FSA) and Health Savings (HSA) Accounts offered with an employer contribution to the HSA
100% employer paid Life AD&D Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
Flexible Time Off policy for vacation and sick leave and 12 paid holidays
401(k) plan and equity options
Daily catered lunches and snacks
International exposure to our team in France
Fully paid parental leave; 14 weeks for primary caregiver and 10 weeks for secondary caregiver
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Off-sites and many social events and celebrations
Relocation assistance when applicable
$140000 - $190000 a year
State law requires us to tell you the base compensation range for this role which is $140000- $190000 per year. This is determined by your education experience knowledge skills and abilities. The salary range for this role is intentionally wide as we evaluate individuals based on their unique experience and abilities to fit our needs. Most importantly we are excited to meet you and see if you are a great fit for our team. What wecantquantify for you are the exciting challenges supportive team and amazing culture we enjoy.
*Research shows that while men apply to jobs where they meet an average of 60% of the criteria women and other marginalized people tend to only apply when they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Loft we value respectful debate and people who arent afraid to challenge assumptions. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you dont check all the boxes.
Who We Are
Our standard interface enables us to fly multiple customer payloads on the same satellite with capabilities such as earth imagery weather & climate /science data collection IoT connectivity in-orbit demonstrations and national security missions. Our customers trust us to manage their space infrastructure so they can focus on what matters most to them: operating their mission and collecting their data.
At Loft youll be given the autonomy and ownership to solve significant challenges but with a close-knit and supportive team at your back. We believe that diversity and community are the foundation of an open culture. We are committed to hiring the best people regardless of background and make their time at Loft the most fulfilling period of their career.
We value kind supportive and team-oriented collaborators. It is also crucial for us that you are a problem solver and a great communicator. As our team is international you will need strong English skills to better collaborate easily communicate complex ideas and convey important messages.
With 6 satellites on-orbit and a wave of exciting missions launching soon we are scaling up quickly across our offices in San Francisco CA Golden CO and Toulouse France.
As an international company your resume will be reviewed by people across our offices so please attach a copy in English.
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