Engineering Configuration & Change Manager

The role

The Engineering Configuration & Change Manager will own the integrity and evolution of product designs and operational systems. This role manages BOMs, implements design changes, and coordinates updates across satellites, ground systems, and infrastructure.

What you will do

• Establish Change Management policies, standards, and governance frameworks
• Own and maintain product BOM structures and configuration baselines
• Lead Change Control Board meetings and process
• Perform impact analysis and risk assessment for all engineering changes
• Coordinate ECO implementation across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams
• Drive configuration audits to verify hardware-software-documentation alignment across production units
• Analyze change-related incidents and drive corrective actions
• Resolve conflicts between competing priorities and schedule changes
• Partner with supply chain to ensure BOMs are executable
• Identify automation opportunities to improve workflow efficiency

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related technical field
• 7+ years of experience in configuration management, change management, or engineering operations
• Hands-on experience with PLM systems (Teamcenter, Windchill, Enovia, or equivalent)
• Experience managing engineering changes (ECR/ECO) through full release and production cycles
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional boards and drive accountability across teams
• Strong risk assessment and impact analysis skills for hardware, software, and infrastructure changes
• Experience supporting aerospace, satellite, telecommunications, or mission-critical environments
• Ability to read technical documentation, drawings, and specifications
• Strong ownership mindset in fast-paced, high-ambiguity startup environments

Nice to have

• Master's degree in engineering, business administration, or related fields
• Certification in configuration management
• Experience with aerospace standards (AS9100, ARP4754, DO-160/178)
• Background in satellite systems, avionics, propulsion, or ground infrastructure
• Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing BOM execution at scale
• Scripting or data analysis skills (Python, SQL) for metrics and reporting automation
• Experience in high-reliability or high-rate production environments

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 100% match on first 3% and 50% on next 2% 401(k) matching
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings
• Dream desk setup

Before you apply

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or individual granted asylum) or be able to obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware designed for manufacturing. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.