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.

Nice to have

• 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).

• The opportunity to work with advanced aerospace, defense and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technologies.
• The opportunity to contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Configuration Management processes across international programs
• A modern engineering and production environment equipped with advanced technologies.
• A working environment that values expertise, innovation and continuous improvement.
• Access to ongoing training, professional development and career growth opportunities.
• An annual performance-based bonus scheme.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Health and accident insurance.
• Accident insurance coverage for employees' children.
• Financial assistance in exceptional personal circumstances.
• Free parking and a company shuttle bus service on the Jelgava–Riga–Jelgava route.