Software Configuration Management Lead (Aerospace)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States; onsite role.

Salary: $130,000–$150,000 USD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops electric aircraft with a focus on aviation, sustainability, safety, and FAA-compliant aircraft development.

What you will do

• Co-develop and implement aerospace software configuration management plans, processes, and documentation for new aircraft platforms.
• Maintain type and production design configurations throughout the full service life of aircraft products.
• Produce complete software configurations and asset builds to support FAA and other authority audits.
• Administer and coordinate Problem Resolution and Change Review Boards.
• Define change scope and effectivity for hardware, software, aircraft, and verification assets.
• Develop the software configuration management team and train stakeholders on relevant processes and systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in aerospace configuration management and/or program management.
• Background in supply chain, quality, or engineering, with an understanding of how these functions interact with configuration management.
• Experience with FAA certification and compliance requirements related to software configuration management.
• Knowledge of ARP 4754A and EIA-649, plus experience with RTCA DO-178C or RTCA DO-254 configuration management requirements.
• Relevant engineering or quality education, preferably a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, attention to detail, and commitment to safety through quality.

Nice to have

• Administration experience with ALM systems such as Polarion and PLM systems such as 3DExperience or equivalent platforms.
• End-to-end experience with certification and launch of newly developed aircraft products.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause corrective-action investigation experience.
• Experience managing thousands of changes within a test program.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, energetic culture focused on electric aviation, sustainability, and positive environmental impact.
• Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for full-time employees.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch, flight lessons, and additional employee benefits.
• Employment offers are contingent on a background check; BETA participates in E-Verify.