Configuration Management Specialist

Join us at Zone 5 Technologies where innovation and cutting-edge technology drive pioneering advancements in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Based in the vibrant city of San Luis Obispo CA, we're seeking talented individuals to join and contribute to our growing team.

We thrive on pushing boundaries and inventing solutions to real-world challenges. Join a community of forward-thinkers who collaborate to create impactful products with a global reach. Our team, consisting of engineers and professionals, is prepared to overcome new frontiers and deliver innovative solutions in the field of unmanned aircraft systems.

Configuration Management Specialist
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Clearance Required: Secret Eligible
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Configuration Management Specialist to establish and maintain documentation integrity, version control, and change management processes across engineering, production, and compliance teams. This role ensures all technical data (drawings, CAD, source code, manuals, and test records) is properly organized, versioned, and marked for ITAR/EAR/USML export compliance. The specialist will safeguard against outdated or unauthorized versions being used internally or exported externally, provide complete audit trails, and support efficiency by creating a structured documentation system that scales with high-volume production. Acting as the “guardian of truth” for technical documentation, this position is critical to both operational optimization and legal compliance, directly enabling secure collaboration with suppliers, partners, and government customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain baselines, version control, and change management for all technical data (drawings, CAD, software, manuals, test records).
• Organize, track, and secure documentation to ensure consistent internal use across engineering, QA, production, and supply chain teams.
• Apply proper ITAR/EAR/USML export control markings and enforce access controls for all technical data. This requires managing the evaluation and determination process with the engineering and legal team.
• Ensure external document sharing aligns with approved export licenses and maintain complete audit trails.
• Partner with engineering, compliance, and technical writing teams to optimize documentation workflows and prevent outdated or unauthorized versions.
• Support audits, investigations, and corrective actions by maintaining traceable, compliant documentation records.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in configuration management, document control, or related field in aerospace/defense.
• Strong understanding of ITAR, EAR, and USML technical data requirements.
• Experience with configuration management standards (e.g., MOSA, SOSA, AS9100) and version control systems.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and audit readiness.
• Must be a U.S. citizen eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Configuration Management (CMPIC, CMII, or equivalent).
• Experience implementing or managing PLM/CM tools in high-volume production environments.
• Prior work supporting export-controlled programs, including ITAR/EAR license documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to train and mentor engineering staff on CM best practices.
• Experience scaling configuration/document control processes in growth-stage organizations.

California Location & Compensation: We prefer candidates who can work onsite at our San Luis Obispo, CA headquarters. For California-based candidates, the salary range is $98,000 - $105,000 annually.

Nation-wide (Non-California Location) Compensation range is $88,000 – $98,000 annually.

Pay range for this role$98,000—$105,000 USD

What's in it for you:

Benefits: 

• Competitive total compensation package 
• Comprehensive benefit package options include medical, dental, vision, life, and more.
• 401k with company-match 
• 4 weeks of paid time off each year
• 12 annual company holidays

Why Join Zone 5 Technologies?

• Innovative Environment: Work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of defense and aerospace.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of w