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Anduril Industries · 3 hours ago

Configuration Manager

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

5+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company committed to transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Configuration Manager will play a key role in defining and managing configuration management plans, ensuring accurate documentation of engineering changes, and collaborating across teams to facilitate product configuration and change management processes.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Defining the configuration management plans for key programs

Ensuring that all engineering change requests are appropriately documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated in a timely manner

Generating, populating, and submitting change requests including manage compilation and synthesis of impact analyses

Executing and implementing change notices (ensure that the checklist of change implementation activities fully completed, including validating the completion of changes to the Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Materials, and setting effectivity for changes

Generating insights into the integrity and efficacy of the change process, including calculating the cost of change, tracking the speed and rate of rework of changes etc

Managing and curating the program configuration data needed for critical design gate reviews including PDR, CDR and MRR

Setting agendas for configuration management meetings (Technical Review Board, Change Control Board etc.) ahead of time

Organizing and managing critical configuration control forums (the Change Review Board, the Change Control Board) including scheduling, owning the agenda, and vetting facilitation of materials (business cases, inventory disposition recommendations, effectivity analyses etc.)

Leading the change control board meeting and driving discussions to decisions

Communicating and distributing conclusions and decisions made in configuration management forums (CCB, TRB etc.)

Working with Configuration Management Analysts to ensure that that critical data is captured, recorded and distributed (decisions recorded, ECRs and ECNs populated, implementation checklists written etc.)

Analyzing product baselines (EBOM, MBOMs etc.) in Teamcenter for compliance to industry and organization standards

Supporting configuration management reviews and audits, including FCA/PCA and provide direction before, during and after the events to prevent or resolve issues

Performing periodic audits of as-built records as product definition data in Teamcenter (EBOM, MBOM etc.)

Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams, to understand proposed design changes and their impact

Working with stakeholder teams (Engineering, Manufacturing etc.) to conduct thorough impact assessments to identify potential risks and implications of proposed changes, working closely with stakeholders to devise mitigation strategies

Modelling the use of Teamcenter software to manage Engineering changes, including part revisions, EBOM/MBOM/SBOM updates, documentation modifications, and associated workflows

Providing guidance and support to Engineering teams in configuring the Engineering, Manufacturing and Service Bills of Materials (EBOM, MBOM, SBOM)

Defining schema for product configuration management tools and (i.e., 150% EBOM, product configuration)

Developing and implementing training programs for Engineering teams to ensure understanding and compliance with change management processes and tools

Identifying and championing continuous improvement of change management workflow processes and tools

Partnering with engineering teams to set requirements and identify improvement opportunities in existing ways of working

Building an end-to-end digital thread from that maintains an accurate product definition, system by system, from the definition of requirements to the as maintained record

Mentoring and developing configuration management analysts

Leveraging AI tools to drive increased speed, accuracy, and efficiency in Anduril’s configuration management activities

Qualification

Configuration managementTeamcenterProduct lifecycle managementSQLEngineering degreeTechnical writingTrust buildingContinuous improvementAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsMentoringCollaboration

Required

5+ years of proven direct product configuration management experience (Product structure, parts, drawings and requirements management)

5+ years of demonstrated experience working in a high rigor environment (aerospace, automotive, security systems, medical devices, nuclear, etc.)

Familiar with configuration management principles and practices

Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products

Possess high attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills – you must have an ability to synthesize complex quantitative data into clear decision statements

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

AA/AS or BA/BS in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Nuclear, Manufacturing etc.)

Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to our inclusive culture

Ability to obtain and hold a US Security Clearance

Preferred

Proven experience in aerospace industry

Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures

Experience with Teamcenter, Teamcenter Requirements, Teamcenter Quality, Confluence & JIRA

Database skills with SQL, queries, etc

Certification in CM2 or equivalent configuration management certification

Security clearance (S, TS)

Benefits

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match.

AUS Roles: Superannuation plan.