Configuration Control Engineer

Join Orbit Communication Systems – We’re Expanding Our Engineering Team!

Orbit Communication Systems, a global leader in the development and production of advanced satellite communication systems, is growing its Engineering Department. Our innovative solutions serve the aerospace, defense, and commercial sectors, providing reliable connectivity across air, sea, and land platforms. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Configuration Control engineer to help drive excellence in product lifecycle management across our multidisciplinary engineering environment.

• Manage product configuration throughout the entire lifecycle, including hardware, software, and engineering documentation.
• Establish and maintain complex Bills of Materials (BOMs), covering mechanical, electronic, and software subsystems.
• Lead Engineering Change processes (ECR/ECO), including documentation control and version management.
• Utilize PLM, PDM, and ERP systems to manage releases, revisions, and engineering changes.
• Implement and maintain configuration control processes in compliance with internal procedures and industry standards.
• Oversee the documentation and management of engineering drawings, technical specifications, and related materials.
• Coordinate change implementation with cross-functional teams: engineering (system, mechanical, hardware, software), manufacturing, quality, and logistics.
• Deliver training sessions and certifications related to configuration management processes and tools.
• Support internal and external audits, including those conducted by customers and regulatory bodies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferably in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in configuration management within a multidisciplinary environment, ideally in aerospace, defense, or satellite industries.
• Hands-on experience with PLM systems, such as Enovia.
• Strong understanding of BOM management and ECO/ECR workflows.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a strong emphasis on Excel and Word.
• High level of English – verbal and written communication (mandatory).
• Familiarity with engineering drawing tools such as SolidWorks.

Advantages:S

• Experience in a multidisciplinary R&D environment (mechanical, electronics, software).
• Knowledge of configuration management standards, such as MIL-HDBK-61.
• Background in wiring and harness design.