Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Lead

About the role

The Configuration and Lifecycle Management Team Leader at BETA Technologies is a critical position responsible for ensuring full lifecycle management of the aircraft configuration compliance with FAA regulations and industry standards. This role collaborates with various teams including Airworthiness, Engineering, Production, and Quality to manage the configuration of all aircraft products, from hardware to software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a full set of company-level aerospace configuration management plans, processes, and documentation for the development and certification of new aircraft platforms.

• Maintain all type/production design configurations for the full service life of configured products.

• Ensure configuration accuracy and FAA audit readiness by establishing processes to produce full configuration for any required aircraft or asset builds.

• Support the standardization of design data, and the development of Model Based solutions.

• Lead Problem Resolution and Change Control Boards and related configuration processes and activities.

• Coordinate correct definition of change scope & effectivity for hardware and software to maintain accurate configuration definitions of all aircraft and verification assets.

• Spearhead the growth and development of the configuration management team to support aircraft development and certification according to schedule.

• Train stakeholders in BETA configuration and change management processes and systems.

• Develop and maintain the company selected configuration software, primarily 3Dx and Polarian.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience working in Aerospace Configuration Management and/or Commercial Aircraft Certification.

• Background in and understanding of engineering, supply chain, quality, and product development processes, and how these activities interact with Configuration Management.

• Knowledge & experience in FAA advisory circulars, requirements, and best practices for Aircraft Configuration Management.

• Understanding of FAA conformity and test program execution.

• Knowledge & experience in ARP 4754A and EIA-649.

• Passion for safety through quality in hardware, software, and manufacturing product development, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented.

Benefits

BETA Technologies offers a competitive Total Compensation package including Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units for all full-time team members. Benefits include onsite healthcare, comprehensive medical coverage, dental and vision, short- and long-term disability, and paid parental leave. Additional perks include daily lunch, flight lessons, and ongoing professional development opportunities.