Software Configuration Manager

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What you'll do:

As the Software Configuration Manager, you will help establish and execute an organization-wide configuration management strategy. Your role ensures the integrity and traceability of software and system configurations across development, test, production, and operational environments. 

• Develop, implement, and optimize configuration management processes across the organization
• Plan, establish, and manage software configuration baselines for production, laboratory, test vehicle, and in-service products
• Support compliance efforts with the Configuration Management Plan, focusing on planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification & audit procedures
• Develop requirements for configuration management tools used to implement and manage enterprise-level change management processes, integrating with issue tracking systems and continuous improvement initiatives
• Oversee technical data classification for export control compliance
• Collaborate with application engineers to integrate configuration management processes into systems and tools
• Foster a company culture that embraces configuration management principles through strategic initiatives and comprehensive training programs
• Partner with project teams to identify configuration items, manage releases and changes, and generate actionable status accounting reports
• Provide detailed configuration change analytics and metrics to support data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement
• Design and implement metrics collection frameworks that identify improvement opportunities across the business
• Maintain design configuration integrity and accuracy across the enterprise
• Facilitate and support Change Review Board activities
• Conduct and support internal and supplier configuration audits
• Develop specialized CM processes for Airline Operations requirements
• Identify and implement solutions for complex configuration management challenges
• Serve as a subject matter expert for configuration management processes, providing guidance when processes need modification or clarification

What You Need

• 3+ years of configuration management experience at an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
• 5+ years experience with Product Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. Teamcenter, Enovia, 3dExperience, Windchill)
• Strong written skills with proven ability to document and maintain procedures used by the greater engineering organization
• Knowledge of DO-178/254 software and hardware certification processes
• Demonstrated understanding of aerospace software development and configuration management processes
• Basic CAD and drafting skills
• US Person status to support Configuration Management activities of ITAR restricted items. 
• Exceptional communication abilities for effective collaboration with internal teams, vendors, partners, customers, and all levels of company leadership
• Proven track record in process development and leading organizational change management initiatives
• Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings, Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and technical documentation
• Adaptability and excellent prioritization skills in a dynamic environment

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with Aircraft Certification
• Experience with ARP4754 processes
• Experience with Development and Test Programs
• Experience with model-based definition methodologies for type design data
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter
• Comprehensive understanding of hardware development, supply chain dynamics, manufacturing processes, and quality systems
• Experience working in agile development environments

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our organization's configuration management ecosystem by establishing a coherent software CM strategy while helping build advanced technical solutions that drive efficiency and collaboration across teams.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $189,600 - $227,520. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at people@archer.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

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Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to People@archer.com. All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.