Title: Configuration Management Lead / Senior Specialist

Segment: Voyager - Defense & National Security

Location: San Diego, CA

Job Type: Full Time - 100% Onsite

Relocation Eligible: No

Company Description: Voyager is an innovative defense, national security and space technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space.

Position Description:

The Configuration Management Lead / Senior Specialist is a key contributor in ensuring the integrity, compliance, and traceability of hardware, software, and documentation across aerospace and defense programs. This role goes beyond clerical CM support—driving process improvements, ensuring regulatory compliance, and serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for CM best practices, tools, and standards.

You will collaborate with engineering, quality, supply chain, and program management to ensure product baselines are defined, controlled, and auditable throughout the program lifecycle

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead the configuration management process across multiple aerospace/defense programs, ensuring compliance with AS9100, MIL-STD, NASA MAPs, and customer contractual requirements.
• Serve as the CM subject matter expert (SME), mentoring team members and advising leadership on CM strategy, risk, and compliance gaps.
• Develop and maintain configuration control plans and CM documentation tailored to program needs.
• Direct and perform configuration identification, change control, release, and audit activities, ensuring data integrity and product traceability.
• Create, review, and approve EIDPs, data deliverables, and contract-required documentation.
• Partner with engineering and manufacturing to validate PCBA documentation, serialized part control, inspection records, and product data accuracy.
• Manage and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), drawings, revision history, and part number schema within PLM/ERP systems.
• Drive adoption of modern CM practices and tools, including PLM/ERP integration, digital thread initiatives, and process automation.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to ensure proper flow-down of contractual and mission assurance requirements.
• Support program reviews, customer audits, and government inspections, serving as the CM representative.
• Lead or support cross-functional Change Control Boards (CCBs) and Engineering Review Boards (ERBs).

Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, or space manufacturing environments with increasing CM responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of configuration management principles and standards (CMII certification preferred).
• Proven expertise in EIDP creation, audit preparation, and configuration audits.
• Hands-on experience with PLM/ERP systems such as ComplianceQuest, Windchill, SAP, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of supplier flow-down requirements, MAPs, and government/DoD contract compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvements, streamline CM workflows, and implement tool upgrades.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with executives, customers, and auditors.

Education & Clearance

• B.A./B.S. Degree in Engineering, Business, or related technical field (advanced degree preferred).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).

Salary Range: $105,000 - $135,000

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Voyager offers a comprehensive, total compensation package, which includes competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus plan, paid time off (PTO), a comprehensive health benefit package, retirement savings, wellness program, and various other benefits. When you join our team, you’re not just an employee; you become part of a dynamic community dedicated to innovation and excellence.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice