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Manager, Configuration Management

CesiumAstro

Job Location:

Westminster, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 133000 - 161000

Posted: 10 October 2026 (17 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Manager of Configuration Managementto our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge electronics for satellites spacecraft and aerospace systems we would like to hear from you.

In this position you will lead a team responsible for maintaining configuration integrity traceability and controlled product definition across aerospace products and programs. This role establishes team priorities manages resources and technical execution develops team capabilities and oversees configuration identification baseline control engineering changes status accounting and configuration audits. The Manager evaluates configuration status change impacts product records and technical risks to ensure hardware software and engineering data remain accurate controlled and aligned throughout the product lifecycle.

This position requires an experienced configuration management leader with expertise in aerospace product configuration engineering change control product lifecycle management and configuration assurance. The Manager partners cross-functionally with quality systems electrical mechanical software manufacturing supply chain integration and test and program management to resolve complex configuration issues and maintain alignment among engineering definition released data as-built products and customer requirements.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage configuration management personnel responsible for configuration identification baseline control engineering changes status accounting and configuration verification.
Establish team priorities allocate resources and manage execution to achieve configuration quality schedule and program objectives.
Develop team capabilities through coaching mentoring performance management technical guidance and professional development.
Oversee establishment and maintenance of functional allocated and product configuration baselines throughout development qualification production and delivery.
Manage configuration identification and control of engineering drawings specifications software versions bills of materials (BOMs) product structures and other configuration items.
Monitor configuration status revision history product traceability and baseline integrity to identify and resolve discrepancies affecting product definition.
Manage engineering change control including change requests impact assessments approvals implementation status and configuration/change control board (CCB) activities.
Evaluate engineering changes deviations waivers and configuration discrepancies for impacts to requirements interfaces verification manufacturing and released product definition.
Coordinate functional and physical configuration audits configuration verification and reconciliation of as-designed as-built and delivered product configurations.
Administer configuration management plans procedures change workflows status accounting practices and product release controls in accordance with program and quality requirements.
Evaluate configuration metrics change cycle times audit findings data discrepancies and recurring issues to identify opportunities for improved control and execution.
Implement improvements to configuration workflows system (PLM ERP MES etc.) practices traceability change control and product data processes that strengthen configuration integrity and lifecycle assurance.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in engineering engineering technology configuration management quality information systems or a related technical field with 79 years of related experience masters degree in a related field with 57 years of related experience in configuration management engineering change control product lifecycle management product data management quality or a related technical discipline.
13 years of leadership or management experience.
Advanced knowledge of configuration management principles configuration identification baseline management status accounting and configuration verification.
Proficiency with engineering change control configuration/change control boards (CCBs) change impact assessment deviations waivers and product release processes.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering drawings specifications bills of materials (BOMs) product structures software configurations and configuration-controlled technical data.
Strong understanding of configuration audits product traceability requirements and interface dependencies PLM/ERP/MES and aerospace product lifecycle practices.
Experience managing functional allocated and product baselines and maintaining alignment among as-designed as-built and delivered configurations.
Strong technical judgment in evaluating configuration impacts engineering changes baseline discrepancies product data integrity technical risks and program priorities.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint and Teams.
Experience using Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Product Data Management (PDM) and configuration management software such as Windchill Teamcenter or equivalent platforms.
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Bill of Materials (BOM) management and product configuration tools such as SAP Epicor FactoryLogix or equivalent platforms.
Experience with requirements management and traceability tools such as IBM DOORS Jama Connect or equivalent applications.

$133000 - $161000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Manager

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