Software Configuration Manager

Torrance, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 120000 - 170000

Posted on: 12-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Intellisense Systems Inc.is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough mission-critical challenges for our customers in the aerospace defense and commercial markets.We design develop and manufacture advanced products for ground maritime and airborne applications.

We are looking for a Software Configuration Manager (CM) to maintain andimprove established configuration management planning documentation and procedures for ongoing programs in development. The CM will work with the Quality Assurance team to authorize the release of changes sets plans processes software configuration changes specified by management and other functional groups in compliance with DO-178C and DO-254 safety assurance.

As a Software Configuration Manager (CM) You Will:

1. Configuration Management Planning

Develop a tailored CM Plan that aligns with DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware) lifecycle phases.
Define what constitutes a configuration item (CI) how baselines are established and how changes are managed.
Ensure the plan covers version control access control audit trails and release procedures.

2. Artifact Control & Traceability

Maintain a repository of all project artifacts: requirements design documents source code test procedures results and reviews in CM database.
Use traceability tools such as DOORS that link requirements to design code and verification steps.
Ensure traceability supports certification audits and demonstrates compliance with objectives like DO-178C Table A-7 and DO-254 Appendix B.
Structure the Configuration Index to meet DO-178C Table A-10 and DO-254 Appendix A requirements.

3. Change Control Oversight

Establish and enforce a formal change control process for all configuration items using tools such as GIT Hub Gitea SVN etc.
Evaluate change requests for impact on safety certification and project scope.
Track software issue related process and impact on released software.
Lead Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) document decisions and ensure software problem reports are evaluated by members and approved changes are implemented correctly.

4. Audit & Compliance Support

Prepare for regulatory audits such as SOI 1 through SOI 4 and FCA/PCA by ensuring all CM records are complete and accessible.
Support Designated Engineering Representatives (DERs) or Certification Authorities during reviews.
Ensure all CM activities meet objectives like DO-178Cs Planning Development and Verification processes.
Maintain historical Configuration Indexes for each baseline to support audits and regression analysis.
Ensure the Configuration Index is accessible and readable by auditors and DERs

5. Tool Qualification & Management

Identify tools used in development and verification that may require qualification under DO-330 (Tool Qualification).
Document tool usage version and configuration settings.
Ensure tools are used consistently and that any updates are properly controlled and validated.
Use configuration management tools to automate the generation and validation of the Configuration Index where possible.
Ensure tool outputs are properly formatted and reviewed before inclusion in certification documentation

6. Release Management

Coordinate the formal release of software and hardware builds ensuring all required artifacts are approved and baselined.
Generate release documentation including version history known issues and certification status.
Package and deliver release content to certification authorities or customers in a controlled and traceable manner.

What Youll Bring:

Bachelors degree with (7) seven years or masters degree with (5) years CM experience in Computer Science or Engineering discipline.
Experience with safety-critical systems (e.g. aerospace defense) and familiarity with standards like DO-178C and DO-254 is highly valued.
Working knowledge of ISO9000; AS9100 QMS and CMMI.
Knowledge of CM Principals in accordance with EIA-649 ISO-10007 and MIL-HDBK-61 is preferred.
Knowledge of CM and requirements management tools such as GIT HUB Gitea QCBD and DOORS.
Highly effective communication skills both written and verbal.
This position requires the ability to access US Export Controlled Information.

What You Can Expect:

The freedom to take risks to innovate and to be rewarded
Partner with trusting leadership that approaches tasks and requests with urgency
Deliver products that are continually recognized as industry disruptors

Pay Range:

$120000-$170000 annually
However base salary for this position will vary based on your skills qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

4 Weeks PTO a year (including 40 hours of PTO your first day)
10 paid holidays
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 4% of salary (no vesting period)
Multiple options for Medical Vision DentalInsurance plans
Health Savings Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance (30% of Tuition with a minimum qualifying grade)
100% Paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
100% Paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
100% Paid Workers Compensation Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance

The unique culture at Intellisense offers the entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company with the support and expertise of a larger organization. We are looking for individuals that have a wide breadth of experience while also being subject matter experts in their respective field.

With an immediate 40-hours of paid time off and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4% of your annual salary without a vesting period we recognize that employees are our greatest resource and that finding the right individuals will make our company even better.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application interviewing completing any pre-employment testing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process please contact us by phone at or by email atemailprotected

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing our positions require U.S. Citizenship U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Intellisense Systems Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability veteran status genetic data or other legally protected status.

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Intellisense Systems Inc.is a privately held company with a proven track record of developing and deploying innovative products that successfully operate in the most extreme environments.We are a fast-growing Southern California technology innovator that solves tough mission-critical challenges for ...

Develop a tailored CM Plan that aligns with DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware) lifecycle phases.
Define what constitutes a configuration item (CI) how baselines are established and how changes are managed.
Ensure the plan covers version control access control audit trails and release procedures.