Shield AISan Diego, California$130k-$240k
Anduril IndustriesPosted 1w ago
Configuration Manager at Anduril Industries scores 0 out of 100 on AI centrality, which makes it AI Level 1 of 4 (Little AI) on this board. The level measures how much of the work is AI, not seniority.
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Manage configuration control, baselines, and engineering change processes for hardware programs powering AI defense systems.
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.
ABOUT THE TEAM
The Hardware Platform Organization is Anduril's central hardware engineering org. We build the shared technologies, tools, and infrastructure that power hardware development across every Anduril division, from actuators and propulsion to batteries, avionics, rocket motors, and test operations. Our teams set engineering standards, run development manufacturing and test sites, and develop core technology products that ship across multiple product lines.
ABOUT THE JOB
We are looking for a Configuration Manager to join our team. This role owns configuration
management and change control across critical Anduril hardware programs. You will define and maintain
product baselines, drive engineering change processes, and serve as the focal point for configuration
identification, status accounting, and audits in a fast-paced design, engineering, and manufacturing
environment.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Own end-to-end configuration management for assigned programs, including configuration identification, change control, status accounting, and audit activities.
- Define and maintain product baselines (requirements baseline, EBOM, MBOM, SBOM) in Teamcenter, ensuring compliance with industry and organizational standards.
- Manage the engineering change process from initiation through implementation: document change requests, compile impact analyses, drive reviews through CCB/CRB, and track execution.
- Facilitate configuration control forums including Change Control Boards and Technical Review Boards, setting agendas and ensuring decisions are recorded and communicated.
- Lead and coordinate configuration audits (FCA/PCA), providing direction before, during, and after audit events to prevent and resolve issues.
- Partner with Configuration Management Analysts to build and maintain status accounting dashboards that track ECRs, ECNs, and implementation status.
- Provide guidance to engineering teams on Teamcenter workflows for engineering release, part revisions, BOM updates, and documentation modifications.
- Perform periodic audits of as-built records against product definition data to ensure configuration accuracy across the product lifecycle.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Manufacturing, or related field), or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 5+ years of direct product configuration management experience, including product structure, parts, drawings, and requirements management.
- Experience working in high-complexity, high-rate production environments (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, or similar).
- Familiarity with configuration management standards and practices (EIA-649/C, MIL-HDBK-61B).
- Experience with PLM and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex hardware products.
- Able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior experience in the aerospace or defense industry.
- Hands-on experience with Teamcenter (including Teamcenter Requirements and Teamcenter Quality), Confluence, and Jira.
- Proficiency in technical writing of configuration management processes and procedures.
- Database skills including SQL queries for configuration data analysis.
- CM2 certification or equivalent configuration management certification.
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:
Benefits
At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.
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