Principal Configuration Management Engineer

1 hour, 52 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Quality Assurance and Testing

K2 Space Corporation

K2 Space builds high-powered satellite platforms and satellite buses for missions across LEO, MEO, and GEO, emphasizing higher payload power, large payload mass, vertical integration, and in-house manufacturing.

Defense and Space Manufacturing
51-200
Founded 2022
$180M raised

Description

  • Define and maintain the requirements framework and configuration baselines from concept through delivery.
  • Create and embed procedures for requirement flow-down, change management, and traceability in PLM/ALM tools.
  • Establish baseline creation and release criteria that support alignment without slowing iteration.
  • Build infrastructure for digital libraries, including genealogy, revision history, ECO/ECN effectivity, and complete EIDPs.
  • Maintain end-to-end traceability across hardware, software, test artifacts, and documentation.
  • Monitor and correct configuration drift across programs and product records.
  • Develop supplier document control procedures for PPAP/APQP deliverables and change notices.
  • Manage configuration-related SCARs and effectivity.
  • Integrate external sources such as GIDEP and DLA resources to reduce counterfeit and obsolescence risk.
  • Own and improve the QMS architecture for configuration and requirements, including analytics for traceability coverage, ECO cycle time, and escape rate.
  • Implement automation for change impact analysis, document comparison, and release readiness.
  • Lead configuration-related 8D/CI efforts and chair or support Change Review Boards.
  • Analyze proposed changes for technical, schedule, and cost impact and provide dashboards on change volume and financial impact.

Requirements

  • BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, or Industrial) or a science discipline; MS or PhD is a plus.
  • 12+ years of experience with cross-team technical direction and company-level impact.
  • Hands-on experience with structured quality systems such as AS9100 and AS9145/APQP, or equivalent frameworks in automotive, medical devices, robotics, or electronics.
  • Strong experience with PLM/ALM tools such as Teamcenter, Windchill, Jama, or DOORS, as well as MES/ERP and ECO/ECN release and change workflows.
  • Data skills including SQL, cloud services, and BI dashboard tools such as Tableau or Power BI, plus PowerApp Suite.
  • Experience with CM standards such as CMII or ISO 10007 is preferred.
  • Experience linking ATP and verification artifacts to baselines and working on digital thread initiatives is preferred.
  • Familiarity with cost modeling for engineering changes and obsolescence risk is preferred.
  • Ability to obtain a security clearance if required.
  • Must be a U.S. person or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license due to ITAR-controlled access.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $175,000 to $220,000 plus equity in the company.
  • Salary is determined based on knowledge, skills, education, and experience level.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Paid time off.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Additional perks and benefits.

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