Configuration Management Analyst

Accountabilities:

• • Own configuration control within Arena PLM, administering item masters, bills of materials, revisions, lifecycle phases, and engineering change objects such as ECOs, ECRs, and deviations.

  • Manage the document and engineering change process by processing, routing, tracking, and coordinating requests and orders through review and approval.

  • Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production stakeholders to ensure configuration changes are accurately implemented and traceable.

  • Maintain the integrity of product data by auditing part numbers, revisions, BOM structures, and related records for accuracy, consistency, and completeness.

  • Identify and resolve configuration discrepancies proactively before they result in manufacturing, quality, or production issues.

  • Support Engineering Review Board and Configuration Control Board meetings by preparing document packages, coordinating materials, tracking action items, publishing minutes, and maintaining change logs.

  • Develop, maintain, and enforce configuration management procedures, work instructions, naming conventions, and numbering standards in alignment with applicable industry practices such as AS9100.

  • Establish and maintain traceability across as-designed, as-built, and as-flown configuration baselines, with particular attention to flight and safety-critical hardware.

  • Train and support engineers, buyers, production personnel, and other stakeholders on Arena workflows and configuration management processes.

  • Serve as a key internal resource for PLM-related questions and help teams follow configuration control disciplines effectively.

  • Support internal audits, customer reviews, and regulatory or compliance inspections by preparing accurate configuration and change-management records.

  • Help continuously improve configuration management processes and contribute to a culture of data accuracy, accountability, and operational discipline.

  Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience in configuration management, engineering data management, document control, PLM administration, or a closely related field.

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

  • Hands-on experience administering Arena PLM, with the ability and willingness to quickly develop advanced expertise in the platform.

  • Strong understanding of configuration management principles, including BOM structures, revision control, engineering change processes, lifecycle management, and configuration baselines.

  • Familiarity with established configuration management standards and industry practices.

  • Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with large volumes of technical and product data.

  • Strong organizational and analytical skills, with the ability to identify discrepancies and maintain accurate records throughout complex product lifecycles.

  • Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to enforce process discipline constructively while maintaining efficient workflows and avoiding unnecessary bottlenecks.

  • Experience in a hardware or aerospace startup environment is strongly preferred.

  • Experience supporting data migrations or PLM system implementations, including launching, restructuring, or reconfiguring a PLM environment, is a plus.

  • Exposure to ERP/MRP systems and an understanding of how these systems interact with PLM processes is beneficial.

  • Familiarity with drawing and model-based definition practices is advantageous.

  • Previous experience supporting satellite, launch vehicle, or other space hardware programs is a plus.

  • Candidates must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents of the United States, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), in accordance with U.S. Government space technology export regulations.

  Benefits:

  • Salary range of $85,000–$100,000 per year for the remote position.

  • Fully remote work within the United States.

  • Approximately 25% travel required.

  • Paid holidays and sick time.

  • Unmetered vacation.

  • Health and dental insurance plans with an 80% employer contribution.

  • 401(k) plan with 4% company matching and immediate vesting.

  • Life insurance.

  • Voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage.

  • Opportunity to contribute to advanced space hardware programs and products designed for critical missions.

  • Cross-functional exposure across engineering, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and production.