Configuration Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Electra

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027.

Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another.

Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.

The Role

As our Configuration Management Specialist, you will support configuration management activities across the organization, ensuring the integrity, traceability, and control of all engineering data, hardware, and software throughout the product lifecycle. This is a highly impactful, cross-functional role where you'll support development and maintainenance of configuration management processes that enable engineering, operations, and program teams to move efficiently while maintaining compliance and quality standards.

You'll serve as a key steward of Electra's configuration management infrastructure, building robust processes, managing changes, and supporting certification efforts for a cutting-edge aircraft program.

What You'll Do

• Support development and implementation of configuration management policies, procedures, and best practices across the organization
• Manage configuration items, including hardware, software, and documentation
• Maintain accurate, complete, and auditable records of system configurations and changes
• Implement and oversee version control processes for engineering data and documentation
• Manage change requests and coordinate approval workflows through Configuration Control Boards (CCBs)
• Conduct impact assessments for proposed changes and ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements
• Perform regular configuration audits to verify alignment between documented and actual system configurations
• Maintain configuration databases and ensure information is accessible for stakeholders and audits
• Partner closely with engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers, and certification teams to ensure effective configuration control
• Support software releases, hardware baselines, and lifecycle configuration tracking
• Serve as a central point of contact for configuration management practices across the organization

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hands-on experience in configuration management or systems administration, preferably in aerospace or a regulated industry
• Strong knowledge of configuration management principles, processes, and industry best practices
• Experience with PLM systems, preferably Teamcenter
• Experience implementing configuration management processes at the company or program level
• Familiarity with software release management and dependencies across complex systems
• Understanding of full product lifecycle and how configuration management integrates into each phase
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional environments

Bonus Points

• Experience supporting configuration management on a commercial aircraft development program
• Experience conducting audits and ensuring compliance with internal and external standards
• Familiarity with version control tools such as Git or SVN
• Experience with software deployment, release management, and patching processes
• Knowledge of FAA regulatory requirements related to design control

This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation Range

$80,000—$95,000 USD

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
• Free on-site parking

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.