Zone 5 Technologies · 16 hours ago
Sr. Configuration Management Specialist IV
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
7+ years expZone 5 Technologies is redefining unmanned aircraft systems and is seeking a Sr. Configuration Management Specialist to establish and govern configuration management across the product lifecycle. The role involves providing leadership and direction for configuration management, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and partnering with various teams to maintain configuration integrity.
AerospaceManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and direction for hardware and software configuration management, including lifecycle control, change governance, and cross-discipline integration across programs and functional organizations
Leads and oversees configuration management support for proposals and program planning activities, including review of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Statement of Work (SOW) to define configuration management scope and work content, establish defensible Basis of Estimates (BOEs), and ensure CM activities across hardware and software are appropriately planned, resourced, and aligned with enterprise standards
Accountable for establishing and maturing organizational configuration management capability across programs and business areas by setting expectations and influencing consistent application of CM principles; including assessing prime and subcontract contractual, technical, and program documentation to identify CM responsibilities, risks, and dependencies (configuration identification, traceability, data management, change control, and life-cycle governance) and ensuring appropriate CM work requirement flow-down, mitigation, staffing, and governance are established - even when CM is not explicitly stated
Lead and govern CDM practices across multiple programs/product lines, ensuring consistency, compliance, and alignment with organizational and contractual requirements
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior CM staff, ensuring clear priorities, performance management, and development of talent
Provide cross-functional leadership and build partnerships with engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, and program management to strengthen configuration control and traceability
Translate organizational objectives into actionable strategies, influencing prioritization, priorities, and execution across programs
Represent the CDM function with authority and credibility to senior leadership, customers, auditors, and regulatory authorities
Serve as subject matter expert in configuration identification, change management, data management, configuration status accounting, and audit readiness
Oversee and optimize PLM systems and data governance protocols, driving adoption of innovative tools and technologies to enhance efficiency and digital thread continuity
Anticipate risks and lead resolution of blocking issues that span multiple programs, ensuring business area continuity and customer happiness
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations (AS9100, EIA-649, MIL-STD-973, ISO-9001, ITAR/EAR)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field preferred
Minimum 7-10 years of experience in configuration management, engineering, or manufacturing within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment
Minimum 2-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience is strongly preferred
Deep knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g., AS9100, EIA-649) and lifecycle practices across hardware, software, and systems domains
US Citizenship required
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance is required
Preferred
Systems Thinking – Analytical skills to follow and understand relationships of hardware and software systems. Systems Engineering process knowledge or experience, and complete lifecycle experience with engineering processes and reviews
Large-scale cross-functional project team experience
Experience with databases, such as SolidWorks PDM
Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
401k with company-match
4 weeks of paid time off each year
12 annual company holidays
Company
Zone 5 Technologies
Zone 5 Technologies is an aviation component manufacturing company that develops and tests unmanned aircraft systems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-12-17Acquired
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