Configuration Management Specialist
Job Summary:
ESAero is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Configuration Management Specialist to manage the documentation, tracking, and control of our technical and operational configurations. This role ensures that all engineering, systems, software, and hardware changes are properly documented, evaluated, and maintained. The ideal candidate will work closely with Engineering, IT, QA, Manufacturing, and Operations to ensure effective and compliant configuration management practices.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Define and execute configuration management plans for engineering programs, ensuring alignment with company standards
• Evaluate and route engineering change requests (ECRs), ensuring they are properly documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated across teams
• Manage and lead configuration control meetings (CCB, TRB), including scheduling, agenda setting, and driving decisions to closure
• Assess risk and impact of proposed design changes and communicate findings to decision-makers
• Ensure data accuracy and traceability in all configuration documentation, including change requests and implementation checklists
• Review technical documents for completeness and determine required corrective follow-up
• Maintain configuration data throughout the product lifecycle to ensure compliance with release standards
• Prepare and validate configuration data required for major design gate reviews (PDR, CDR, FRR)
• Model best practices in SolidWorks PDM and recommend workflow adjustments to improve efficiency
• Develop and provide training to promote effective change management processes
• Identify and contribute to process improvements that enhance configuration accuracy and efficiency
Required Qualifications and Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 2–5 years of experience in configuration management or a similar role
• Understanding of configuration management principles and product development processes
• Experience with PLM or PDM tools for configuration management
• Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate data into clear recommendations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to build trust and work professionally across teams
• U.S. Person required due to access to export-controlled data
Desired Qualifications and Skills:
• Aerospace industry experience
• Technical writing experience
• SolidWorks PDM proficiency
• Experience with ERP systems
Comprehensive Benefits & Perks:
- Health & Wellness: Choose from three health, dental, and vision plans - including a 100% employer-paid option covering both employees and their families.
Paid Time Off: Enjoy 120 hours of PTO, 80 hours accrued plus an additional 40 hours of holiday break pay in addition to Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day off.
Life Insurance: $25,000 employer-paid life insurance policy, with the option to purchase additional coverage for employees and their families.
Supplemental Coverage: Access optional benefits such as Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness with Skin Cancer coverage.
Health Savings Account (HSA): Take advantage of a tax-advantaged HSA to manage medical expenses.
Retirement Savings: 401(k) with a company match to support your financial future.
Paid Holidays: Enjoy 9 paid holidays throughout the year.
Work Environment: A casual dress code, complimentary snacks, and a welcoming company culture.
Ideal Location: Work in an area that offers an outstanding quality of life - a perfect place to live, work, and play!
Company Overview:
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc (ESAero) is a leader in aerospace engineering, product development, and manufacturing, dedicated to delivering high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective solutions to the industry. We specialize in cutting-edge system design, rapid product development, precision manufacturing, comprehensive testing, and technology demonstrations to support the evolving needs of the aerospace community. Committed to excellence, on-time delivery, and continuous growth, we invest in infrastructure to expand our manufacturing and aftermarket capabilities while maintaining the highest standards of engineering services.
At ESAero, we don’t just build products, we engineer solutions that propel
the aerospace industry forward.
**This position is fully on-site at ESAero in San Luis Obispo, CA**
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ESAero is an equal opportunity employer.
E-Verify participation required for employment.
All ESAero positions require US citizenship or US resident status.
Must be able to pass background check and drug test.
Hiring Range: $71k-80k Salary/Exempt
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
- 2-5 years of experience in configuration management or a similar role.
- Understanding of configuration management principles and product development processes.
- Experience with PLM or PDM tools for configuration management.
- Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to build trust and work professionally across teams.
- U.S. Person required due to access to export-controlled data (must be US citizen or US resident).
- Must be able to pass background check and drug test; E-Verify participation required.
- Maintain configuration data throughout the product lifecycle and support design gate reviews (PDR, CDR, FRR).
- Aerospace industry experience.
- Technical writing experience.
- SolidWorks PDM proficiency.
- Experience with ERP systems.
What We Do
Empirical Systems Aerospace, Inc. (ESAero), an aerospace engineering design and manufacturing company, specializes in cost-effective development of innovative and advanced concepts, with emphasis on simple honesty and a track record of commitment. Since 2003, ESAero has served the needs of the engineering industry through its work on military and commercial conceptual air vehicle designs, electric and hybrid propulsion system development, aircraft modifications, sub-scale technology demonstrators, rapid system prototyping, design for manufacturing, low-rate initial production, manufacturing, and niche engineering support. An “Advanced Design Group to Advanced Design Groups”, ESAero is the Prime Contractor and Integrator of the NASA X-57 “Maxwell” all-electric airplane. ESAero customers include multiple NASA Centers, AFRL, AMRDEC, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, General Atomics, Electricore, and AeroVironment. With a 32,000 sq.ft. design & manufacturing facility located in San Luis Obispo, CA and an 8,000 sq.ft. integration and test location at the Oceano (CA) County Airport (L52), ESAero has expanded operations and airport space for system testing and product development. ESAero will continue to provide the aviation and aerospace industries with cutting-edge systems solutions and optimized manufacturing practices. With an emphasis on quality, cost, and/or time, ESAero performs design, analytical, prototyping, and testing services for systems ranging from conceptual aerospace designs to aircraft seeking supplemental type certificates. • Proven solutions that focus on the quality of results • Rapid system development • Hands-on development/testing to achieve customer goals • “Out-of-the-Box” thinking and engineering • Customized project plans structured for efficiency to meet larger program goals of cost or time • On-demand niche engineering team to supplement ongoing projects For more information, please visit our website at www.esaero.com or call (805) 275-1053.
