Engineering Configuration & Change Manager

Responsibilities

• You'll govern how we manage BOMs, implement design changes, and coordinate high-stakes operational updates across satellites, ground systems, and infrastructure.
• 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 to reduce failure rates and impacts
• Resolve conflicts between competing priorities and schedule changes to avoid operational disruptions
• Partner with supply chain to ensure BOMs are executable and changes don't create procurement risks
• Identify automation opportunities to improve workflow efficiency and reduce manual governance overhead
• Act as the bridge between design, production, operations, and test to ensure continuous improvement

Requirements

• 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

Preferred

• 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

About the Role

Apex is looking for an Engineering Configuration & Change Manager to own the integrity and evolution of our product designs and operational systems. This role sits at the intersection of engineering, operations, and production- acting as the control layer that ensures every change is tracked, assessed, and executed without breaking what's already working.

You're the person who makes sure we move fast without losing traceability, scalability, or reliability.

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Why Join Apex?

Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.

Shared upside

Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create

Best-in-class healthcare

100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost

Comprehensive PTO package

Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays

Competitive 401(k) plan

Generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%

8 weeks paid parental leave

Plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

To keep you fueled throughout the day

Vibrant community

Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family

Your dream desk setup

All the tools you need to be your most productive self

World-class Playa Vista office

With the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life

Real impact opportunity

Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Additional Information

Compensation ranges are set by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. A candidate's specific level and base pay are determined case by case and may vary with job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities, and internal equity. Beyond base salary, full-time hires are also eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options, along with medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k) retirement plan.

ITAR Requirements

Apex's work is governed by U.S. export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). To be eligible for this role, applicants must either (1) qualify as a U.S. Person, meaning a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), a refugee admitted under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or an individual granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or (2) be able to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Commerce, or another applicable U.S. government agency. You can learn more about ITAR here

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.