Configuration Management Specalist Powertrain

Archer is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in San Jose California building the aircraft and technology that will define the next era of flight. The company works across air taxis UAS AI and powertrain development building real-world systems that combine software intelligence with physical hardware. That includes Midnight Archers all-electric air taxi; Halo an autonomous vertical takeoff and landing aircraft built for both commercial and defense use; and ZEE Archers AI foundation model built specifically for aviation. Were seeking exceptional engineers operators and builders to join us on our mission to build the future of aerospace and defense.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter drives better insights and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

As the Configuration Manager embedded within the Powertrain engineering group you will own the configuration integrity of Archers electric battery-powered propulsion system from individual components through the aircraft-level assembly. You will be the CM expert that the powertrain team relies on daily combining deep product familiarity with rigorous configuration management discipline. Your success is measured by the accuracy and traceability of powertrain BOM structures the quality of change packages entering the Change Review Board and the reliability of your coordination with supply chain and manufacturing to execute approved changes.

• Own and maintain the powertrain BOM structure in the PLM system including component configurations assemblies and sub-assemblies across all build states
• Define and manage effectivity for propulsion system hardware aligning component configurations to aircraft serial numbers block changes and program milestones
• Maintain configuration traceability between powertrain items and the aircraft-level BOM ensuring changes are reflected accurately at the top-level assembly
• Establish and maintain powertrain configuration baselines for design development test and production
• Partner with powertrain engineers to plan changes define scope identify affected configuration items and determine appropriate effectivity windows
• Facilitate change implementation planning with supply chain to address cut-in points parts disposition and procurement impacts
• Coordinate with manufacturing to define retrofit and forward-fit requirements for approved engineering changes
• Partner with the central Configuration Management team to ensure powertrain data aligns with enterprise CM standards and audit requirements
• Perform functional and physical configuration audits for propulsion system hardware
• Generate and maintain configuration status accounting reports for program management and leadership visibility
• Investigate and resolve BOM discrepancies effectivity conflicts and data integrity issues in the PLM system

• 3 years of configuration management experience at an aerospace or automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Hands-on experience managing hardware BOMs and product structures in a PLM system (Teamcenter Windchill Enovia or equivalent)
• Understanding of effectivity methods unit serial number and date-based and their application to hardware change management
• Experience coordinating change implementation across supply chain and manufacturing stakeholders
• Familiarity with engineering change processes (CRs CNs ECOs ECNs) from initiation through release and close
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings assembly instructions and technical documentation
• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with engineering supply chain manufacturing and all levels of company leadership

• Experience in electric vehicle (EV) or hybrid powertrain development at an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier
• Familiarity with aerospace CM standards and certification processes (ARP4754)
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter
• Knowledge of configuration management standards (CMII EIA-649)
• Experience working in agile or model-based development programs
• Familiarity with the hardware development lifecycle from prototype through production release
• US Person status to support Configuration Management activities of ITAR-controlled hardware

At Archer we aim to attract retain and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $126700.00 - $158400.00 per year.