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K2 Space · 1 day ago

Principal Configuration Management Engineer

Los Angeles, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $220K/yr

12+ years exp

K2 Space is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. The Principal Configuration Management Engineer will design and manage systems that ensure product integrity through requirements framework and configuration baselines, while leading change impact analysis and improving quality management systems.

ConsultingFurnitureReal Estate

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Define and maintain requirements framework and configuration baselines from concept through delivery

Create and embed procedures for requirement flow-down, change management, and traceability into PLM/ALM tools for frictionless execution

Establish baseline creation and release criteria to keep programs aligned without slowing iteration

Build infrastructure for digital libraries (genealogy, revision history, ECO/ECN effectivity) and ensure complete EIDPs

Maintain end-to-end traceability across hardware, software, test artifacts, and documentation; monitor and correct configuration drift

Develop supplier document control procedures for PPAP/APQP deliverables and change notices; manage configuration-related SCARs and effectivity

Integrate external signals (GIDEP, DLA resources) to mitigate counterfeit/obsolescence risks and maintain documentation integrity

Own and improve QMS architecture for configuration and requirements; build analytics for effectiveness (traceability coverage, ECO cycle time, escape rate)

Implement automation for change impact analysis, document comparison, and release readiness; lead configuration-related 8D/CI efforts

Chair/support Change Review Boards; analyze proposed changes for technical, schedule, and cost impact; provide dashboards for change volume and financial impact

Qualification

PLM/ALM toolsStructured quality systemsData skillsEngineering degreeCross-team technical directionChange managementConfiguration managementSoft skills

Required

BS in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Industrial) or science discipline; MS or PhD a plus

12+ years with cross-team technical direction and company-level impact

Hands-on with structured quality systems (AS9100, AS9145/APQP; or analogous frameworks in automotive, medical devices, robotics, electronics)

Strong experience with PLM/ALM tools (Teamcenter, Windchill, Jama/DOORS), MES/ERP, and release/change workflows (ECO/ECN)

Data skills: SQL and cloud services, plus BI dashboards (Tableau/Power BI), PowerApp Suite

Preferred

CM standards exposure (CMII, ISO 10007), document control in multi-discipline products (mechanical, electrical, software)

Experience linking ATP/verification artifacts to baselines; digital thread initiatives across design, test, and production

Familiarity with cost modeling for engineering changes and obsolescence risk

Ability to obtain a security clearance if required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

And many other perks

Company

K2 Space

Office design, fit out, refurbishment and furniture company

Founded in 2004

London, England, GBR

11-50 employees

http://www.k2space.co.uk

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Leadership Team

Geoff Osman

Managing director

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