Position Summary:
Revolution Space is seeking a hands-on Configuration Manager to establish, execute, and continuously improve Configuration Management (CM) processes across the organization.
The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining configuration integrity across hardware, software, technical data, and product lifecycle records while supporting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and leadership teams.
This role requires an individual who is comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels, someone capable of developing processes, improving workflows, administering PLM systems, facilitating engineering change processes, and personally executing detailed CM activities when required.
The Configuration Manager will serve as the primary owner of the company's Configuration Management processes and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) environment, ensuring accurate product baselines, disciplined change control, traceability, and audit-ready records throughout the product lifecycle.
The Configuration Manager owns the Configuration Management process, PLM environment, and change control workflow integrity. Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program teams remain responsible for the technical content, implementation, and execution of their respective deliverables.
Direct Arena PLM administration and workflow experience is highly desired.
The position is full-time, remote.
Responsibilities:
Own the Configuration Management process and execute Configuration Management activities across hardware, software, and technical data throughout the product lifecycle
Administer, maintain, and continuously improve Arena Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) workflows and associated processes
Serve as the primary Arena PLM administrator and subject matter expert
Administer and oversee Engineering Change Order (ECO) workflows, ensuring changes are properly documented, reviewed, approved, implemented, and closed in accordance with established Configuration Management processes
Lead Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and ensure disciplined change control execution, ensure proper release of all configurable items, and prevent workflow breakdowns.
Establish, maintain, and audit product baselines.
Maintain Configuration Status Accounting (CSA)
Develop, improve, and maintain Configuration Management procedures and work instructions.
Train and support users on Configuration Management processes and Arena workflows
Monitor Configuration Management process health and proactively identify gaps, bottlenecks, inconsistencies, and opportunities for improvement
Assess the effectiveness of existing Configuration Management and PLM workflows and provide recommendations for process, workflow, and system improvements aligned with company growth objectives
Evaluate whether operational challenges are process-driven, tool-driven, or organizationally driven and recommend practical solutions
Required Qualifications:
8+ years of Configuration Management experience in aerospace, defense, space, or other complex hardware environments
Experience administering or serving as a power user of a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system
Experience administering, coordinating, or overseeing Engineering Change Order (ECO) processes and participating in Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs), revision control, and product traceability
Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and leadership teams in a production environment
Demonstrated ability to build, improve, and sustain Configuration Management processes while also performing detailed day-to-day CM activities when required
Demonstrated ability to work independently and drive actions to closure
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to operate effectively in both strategic and hands-on execution roles
Preferred Qualifications:
Direct Arena PLM administration experience
Arena workflow configuration and lifecycle management experience
Aerospace or spaceflight hardware experience
Experience implementing or improving Configuration Management processes from the ground up
Experience supporting Design Reviews, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, Test Readiness Reviews, and Product Deliveries
Experience integrating Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
AS9100 experience
Startup or high-growth company experience
Certified Configuration Management Professional (CCMP)
What Success Looks Like:
This role provides CM leadership and process shaping to enable program excellence. It is not administrative and not limited to compliance and protocol enforcement.
PLM is fully utilized, trusted, and effectively supporting the organization
ECO workflows are disciplined, traceable, and operating without excessive backlog
CCBs operate efficiently and consistently
Product baselines are accurate and trusted
BOMs, drawings, models, and technical data are properly controlled and traceable
Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Program Management view Configuration Management as an enabler rather than a bottleneck
Configuration audits demonstrate strong process compliance and data integrity
Practical process improvements are implemented without introducing unnecessary bureaucracy
Configuration Management processes scale appropriately with company growth
Benefits
Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered vacation
Excellent health and dental plans with 80% employer contribution
4% company matching 401k with immediate vesting
Life insurance
Long term / Short term disability
Education Assistance
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicants must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanents residents of the U.S., or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other protected factor.