Configuration Specialist

Redwire Riga is seeking an experienced Configuration Specialist to support Configuration Management activities across aerospace and defense programs.

Implement and maintain Configuration Management (CM) processes and procedures across assigned programs in accordance with EN/AS9100, EIA-649, ISO 10007 and applicable customer requirements.

Establish and maintain product configuration structures, Configuration Items (CIs), configuration baselines and associated records for assigned programs and product variants.

Coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Change Control Board (CCB) activities, ensuring approved changes are properly tracked through implementation and closure.

Maintain Configuration Status Accounting (CSA), ensuring accurate revision control, applicability and traceability of hardware, software, firmware and associated technical documentation.

Prepare and maintain Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) and supporting documentation under the guidance of the Senior Configuration Manager.

Verify configuration integrity and traceability between engineering design data, approved configuration baselines and actual product configurations.

Perform configuration verification activities and support Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA), including tracking and resolving identified discrepancies.

Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of Configuration Management processes and associated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Product Data Management (PDM) systems.

Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Program Management teams to ensure effective configuration control and implementation of approved changes.

Provide Configuration Management support and guidance to internal teams and assist with customer reviews, program milestones and audits as required.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Technical Sciences or equivalent relevant industry experience.

Minimum of 5 years of practical Configuration Management experience, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.

Strong knowledge of Configuration Management principles, including configuration identification, change control, configuration status accounting and configuration audits.

Experience establishing and maintaining product configuration structures, Configuration Items (CIs) and configuration baselines.

Practical experience with Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and Change Control Boards (CCBs).

Experience in configuration identification, revision control and traceability of hardware, software, firmware and associated technical documentation.

Working knowledge of EN/AS9100, EIA-649 and ISO 10007 standards.

Experience supporting the implementation, integration or improvement of Configuration Management, PLM or PDM systems.

Strong analytical, problem-solving and technical documentation skills.

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

English proficiency at CEFR C1 level or higher.

Experience in aerospace, defense or military programs.

Experience supporting government or defense contracts.

CM2/CMII certification or an equivalent recognized Configuration Management qualification.

Experience working with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Product Data Management (PDM) systems.

Familiarity with NATO AQAP Configuration Management requirements.

Experience supporting Functional Configuration Audits (FCA) and Physical Configuration Audits (PCA).