Configuration Management Specialist – Defense Programs

About the role

Teledyne FLIR in Orem designs and manufactures high-quality drones for various industrial growth markets, including aerospace and defense, factory automation, and more. We are seeking a Configuration Management Specialist to support multiple defense products and systems.

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Configuration Management Specialist to manage product baselines and ensure clear, authorized, and documented changes for government programs. This role involves working closely with engineering teams and government program offices.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain, and enforce configuration baselines across multiple active programs.
• Avoid discrepancies between drawings, specifications, BOMs, and technical data packages.
• Maintain complete change history and records for customer review and audit.
• Work with program office to ensure accurate responses and documentation delivery to customers.
• Follow implemented procedures and processes for proper change control and history.
• Plan support for initial product release to production.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Technical Discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in a configuration management role.
• Hands-on experience with ECO/ECR processes.
• Demonstrated strong technical writing skills.
• Experience in defense contractor programs and familiarity with defense contract change mechanisms: ECPs, NORs, etc. preferred.
• Working knowledge of CM standards such as EIA-649 and ASME Y14.35 preferred.
• Experience interfacing directly with customers and government representatives on change matters preferred.
• Experience leading technical projects and teams preferred.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, methodical, and disciplined.
• Comfortable pushing for clarity and completeness before approval.
• Able to work cross-functionally with engineering teams without slowing progress.
• Values accuracy, traceability, and clean documentation over speed alone.
• Trusted to protect the product baseline while supporting program execution.

About Teledyne FLIR Defense

Teledyne FLIR Defense supports critical missions with advanced technologies, including surveillance sensors, unmanned air and ground vehicles, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear detection devices. We are seeking passionate innovators to shape the future of defense and public safety industries.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Teledyne FLIR is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.