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Red 6 is an innovative augmented reality (AR) technology startup specializing in synthetic air combat training. The company's ATARS (Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System) product enables pilots to simulate cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.
The Configuration Management Analyst will support the control, release, and traceability of ATARS across the full product lifecycle. This role partners closely with the Configuration Manager, engineering teams, program leadership, quality, and customers to administer configuration control activities and ensure engineering data, technical documentation, and product changes are accurately managed in accordance with established configuration management standards, program requirements, and customer expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and maintain CM standards and procedures to support engineering activities and business needs; identify issues, recommend revisions, and escalate as appropriate
- Interpret and apply CM processes and tools; work with the Configuration Manager to develop CM plans, milestones, and schedules
- Administer and support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), and process Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), and Engineering Change Tasks
- Interface with PLM tools (e.g., PTC Windchill) to manage configuration data and engineering change workflows
- Support program reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR), FCAs/PCAs, and customer deliverables related to CM, including CDRL/SDRLs
- Manage engineering drawings, technical data package releases, and change processes
- Develop and track CM metrics; report status and issues to Configuration Manager, program leadership, and customers
- Support document control and data management
- Reports to the Manager, Configuration Management
REQUIREMENTS:
- AA/AS or BA/BS in related technical discipline, plus 3+ years of CM experience in aerospace, defense, or closely related highly regulated industry
- 1 to 3 years of experience with PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool set in a Windows environment (PTC Windchill administration experience preferred)
- Ability to establish and maintain CM tools (Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Microsoft SharePoint)
- Experience administering CCBs, processing engineering changes, and managing configuration baselines through development and production
- Previous experience supporting government and/or Department of Defense (DoD) customers
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with ability to clearly present CM status and issues to program leadership and customers
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Engineering, Program Management, Production, and Quality teams
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; U.S. citizenship required to meet clearance eligibility requirements
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge of CM best practices according to ANSI/EIA 649 / MIL-HDBK-61
- Prior experience in a startup or similar environment where CM processes were being stood up or incrementally scaled
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to resolve complex technical problems
- Ability to provide leadership through process improvement initiatives, cross-functional coordination, and support of team priorities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
