Configuration Management Engineer

An opportunity has arisen for a Configuration Management Engineer to support the development of mission-critical electro-mechanical and pneumatic systems used on advanced airborne platforms. This role sits within a highly regulated, safety-critical environment supporting complex aerospace programmes across the full engineering lifecycle. You will work closely with multidisciplinary delivery teams, ensuring robust configuration and data management processes are embedded from requirements definition through to verification and audit. As a Configuration Engineer, you will be responsible for discharging the five key Configuration Management activities across delivery teams and programme lifecycle phases. You will provide clear direction on CM and Data Management processes and tools, covering system requirements, hardware, software and modelling environments. Key Responsibilities Drive a proactive Configuration and Data Management approach across engineering teams Deliver agreed work packages to cost and schedule constraints Develop, review and execute Configuration Management Plans Configuration Identification across system, software and hardware artefacts Change Control – analyse proposed design changes for system-level impact Co-chair and operate Change Control Boards Provide Configuration Status Accounting and manage configuration baselines Conduct Functional and Physical Configuration Audits Ensure project datasets remain controlled and aligned with programme governance Manage release, submission and tracking of contract and supplier data What We’re Looking For Strong understanding of Configuration Management aligned to DEF STAN 05-57 and EIA-649A-1 Practical experience across the five CM pillars Experience within safety-critical product development environments Data Management experience supporting contractual and supplier deliverables Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail Logical, structured mindset with the ability to influence delivery teams Degree with 4+ years’ relevant experience (or 10+ years’ equivalent industry experience) Ability to interface confidently across engineering functions and occasionally with customers Working Environment You will join a dynamic aerospace engineering environment focused on the design, manufacture and test of high-performance airborne systems. The organisation supports advanced platforms worldwide and operates within a structured, quality-driven framework typical of regulated defence and aerospace programmes. Benefits Half-day finish on Fridays Hybrid & flexible work options 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing with service Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave Private medical insurance (optional family cover) Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution Life assurance and group income protection Flexible benefits package (health cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, EV scheme, cycle to work, critical illness cover) Employee assistance programme (mental health & wellbeing support) Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)