Configuration Manager

Location: Valencia Workplace: OnSite ROLE HIGHLIGHTS: - Configuration Manager - Location: Valencia, Spain - Department: Manufacturing Assurance; Global Manufacturing Organisation - Reports to: Configuration and Change Team Lead - Employment type: Permanent - Workplace model: Hybrid - Employment is subject to applicable security screening (incl. SUPO, where required) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS: We are looking for a highly skilled Configuration Manager to join our Configuration Management and Change Control team within the Global Manufacturing Organization (GMO). In this role, you will play a crucial part in executing our CM functions across multi-domain environments and ensuring flawless product data integrity for multi-site manufacturing. As a Configuration Manager, your mission is to actively bridge engineering and manufacturing by capturing product information, structuring it effectively, and managing changes throughout the product lifecycle for the local production site. Reporting to the global CM Team, you will act as a subject matter expert, driving configuration consistency and ensuring changes are rigorously controlled and documented within the local site. WHO WE ARE ICEYE is the world leader in sovereign intelligence from space. We deliver persistent monitoring capabilities to detect and respond to changes in any location on Earth. ICEYE owns the world's largest and most advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) satellite constellation. To our customers we provide intelligence with unmatched quality, latency and revisit times, in any weather, day or night. To governments who choose to operate their own constellation we provide this proven capability as a sovereign system. ICEYE-built constellations serve customers in defence and intelligence, environmental monitoring, insurance and emergency management. We enable fast decisions that contribute to a safer future. Founded and headquartered in Finland, ICEYE operates globally with over 1000 employees across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.   YOUR DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES   - Execute and support the continuous improvement of the Configuration Management Standard Operating Procedures (CM SOPs). - Establish and manage product baselines for assigned segments, ensuring absolute data consistency across PLM, ERP and MES systems. - Independently manage the day-to-day change management process for assigned projects; process ECRs, ECOs, RFDs, and RFWs, and actively participate in or facilitate Change Control Boards (CCB). - Structure and maintain EBOM/MBOM as well as CIDL/ABCL configurations, ensuring seamless transitions and accurate product breakdowns. - Apply and enforce item classification schemes, part numbering conventions, and product breakdown structures across hardware and software. - Ensure that all relevant personnel at the site are trained on CM processes, workflows, and system usage, and maintain awareness of updates or changes to established procedures. - Act as an ambassador for the PLM and MES platforms, proactively guiding cross-functional teams on CM best practices and effective system utilization to drive adoption, streamline workflows, and protect data integrity. - Collaborate closely with program managers, engineers, supply chain, and quality assurance to resolve configuration issues and maintain integrity. - Track and compile CM metrics, KPIs, and configuration status reports for your assigned projects, identifying risks and proposing solutions. - Adapt CM practices to suit a rapid-paced environment, balancing prototype cycles, design iterations, and multi-program concurrency. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR MUST HAVES: - Engineering background (Bachelor’s in electrical, electronics, mechanical, aerospace, or a relevant engineering discipline). - 4 to 6 years of experience in configuration management or a closely related engineering discipline within the aerospace, defense, or automotive industry. - Working knowledge of configuration management standards (e.g., ECSS-M-ST-40, EIA-649, or MIL-STD-973). - Experience with hardware and/or software configuration management within a multi-domain product environment. - Demonstrated experience processing change documentation and actively contributing to a CCB. - Strong understanding of the distinction between EBOM and MBOM, product breakdown structures, and item classification methodologies. - Hands-on experience with at least one PLM system (e.g., Arena, Windchill, Teamcenter, Enovia, Aras) and familiarity with an MES or ERP system. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment where processes are still maturing. - Fluent in English. Spanish is a plus. NICE TO HAVES: - Familiarity with ground segment or mission operations system architectures. - Exposure to software CM concepts (version control, branching strategies, CI/CD pipelines). - Demonstrated experience in programming and AI tools for creating automations, tools and for day-to-day use - Experience assisting in the implementation or testing of PLM/MES system updates. - Certification or coursework in CM (e.g., CM2, CMIPC, NDIA CM training). - Experience in a manufacturing scale-up or transition environment. APPLICATION PROCESS - Talent Screening - Hiring Manager Interview - Assessment and Presentation - Final Interview WORKING AT ICEYE At ICEYE, you’ll join a diverse and highly engaged team united by the ambition to make the impossible possible. As a global scale-up, we combine speed and ambition with the opportunity to take real ownership from day one. Your growth, wellbeing, and success are a priority, with continuous professional development, training opportunities, and a culture where collaboration is how we win. HOW WE WORK (OUR VALUES) Make the impossible possible: We set ambitious goals and stay calm under pressure. We bring grit, optimism, and ownership when things get hard, and we keep moving until we find a way. - Be curious: Go deep, ask questions, listen carefully, and think critically. Understand the “why” behind decisions. - See the big picture: Stay close to what’s happening across the company so you can make better decisions. Consider how your work affects others. - Drive effective teamwork: Create psychological safety, invite different perspectives, and build inclusive teams. There are no bad questions. - Act as one team: We win together. We match tasks to the right owner and stay agile as priorities shift. - Have fun: What we do matters—and it should be enjoyable. Celebrate progress, take pride in results, and share the wins. BENEFITS Our benefits are designed to support your health and wellbeing, at work and beyond. We keep improving them based on employee feedback, and offerings vary by location. Talent Acquisition will confirm what applies for this role and location during the process. Base salary range for this position is dependent on experience, and will be negotiated individually. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION We want ICEYE to be a place where people can be themselves and do great work. Different backgrounds and perspectives make us stronger, which is why we work to create an environment where people feel included, respected, and able to speak up. Whatever your background, we want you to bring your authentic self to the table. We’re committed to fair, inclusive hiring and equal opportunity. Everyone is welcome to apply. If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, tell us—we’ll do our best to help. Apply now to start your ICEYE journey, and help us continue to make the impossible possible together. Read more about ICEYE and working with us at iceye.com http://iceye.com.