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Pivotal

Senior Configuration Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

The Senior Configuration Engineer is an individual contributor that supports engineering teams in releasing parts, BOMs, and technical documentation. This individual ensures accurate, traceable ...

Pivotal

Senior Configuration Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

The Senior Configuration Engineer is an individual contributor that supports engineering teams in releasing parts, BOMs, and technical documentation. This individual ensures accurate, traceable ...

Pivotal

Senior Configuration Engineer

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

The Senior Configuration Engineer is an individual contributor that supports engineering teams in releasing parts, BOMs, and technical documentation. This individual ensures accurate, traceable ...

MHI

Configuration Engineer I

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

Configuration Engineer I Company Overview At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power ...

TEKsystems

Configuration Engineer

Arlington, VA

$55 - $70/hr

Description We are seeking a Jama Developer / Configurator to support a high-performing Digital ... This role is ideal for someone who understands both the technical configuration of requirements ...

TekWissen

Websense OCR Configuration

New York, NY · On-site

Websense OCR Configuration Location : NYC, NY Duration : 3 Months Rate : Lowest Possible CUSTOMER OBJECTIVES 1. Verify Data Loss Prevention System Modules 2. Provide customer Team with Supplemental ...

Meduit

DevOps Software Configuration Engineer

$130K - $145K/yr

The DevOps / Software Configuration Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating automated build and deployment pipelines for Java-based enterprise applications. This role ensures ...

Meduit

DevOps Software Configuration Engineer

Charlotte, NC · Remote

$130K - $145K/hr

The DevOps / Software Configuration Engineer is responsible for building, maintaining, and operating automated build and deployment pipelines for Java-based enterprise applications. This role ensures ...

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How much do configuration developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for configuration developer in the United States is $57.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.90 and $81.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges Configuration Developers face when integrating new software solutions with existing systems?

Configuration Developers often encounter challenges related to compatibility and data consistency when integrating new software solutions with legacy systems. These challenges include resolving conflicts between different system protocols, ensuring data mapping accuracy, and minimizing downtime during deployment. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams—such as QA, DevOps, and business analysts—can help streamline the integration process and quickly address any technical issues that arise. Staying organized and proactive in communicating potential risks are key to successful integrations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Configuration Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Configuration Developer, you need a solid understanding of software configuration, scripting, and system integration, often backed by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef, and experience with version control systems such as Git are typically required. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities are crucial for ensuring software systems are efficiently deployed, maintained, and customized to meet organizational needs.

What is a Configuration Developer?

A Configuration Developer is a technology professional who specializes in setting up, customizing, and maintaining software applications to meet an organization's specific needs. They work with configurable software platforms, adjusting settings, workflows, and integrations rather than writing custom code from scratch. Their role often involves collaborating with business analysts and end-users to ensure the software aligns with business processes. Configuration Developers are commonly employed in industries that use complex enterprise software, such as CRM, ERP, or IT service management systems.
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Configuration Engineering Manager

Safran Cabin

Costa Mesa, CA • On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Here, we craft excellence together. Your mission? Making the journey the most enjoyable part of the trip.
Join our first-class team to reinvent in-flight experience. In the role of Configuration Engineering & Document Control Manager you'll play a pivotal part on our Research Design & Development team.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the activities of the configuration management engineers and document control personnel to meet program and customer requirements.
  • Lead and manage all configuration management related activities and ensure that customer configuration management requirements are implemented.
  • Manage and support a team of CCB administrators (direct and indirect) division wide to release engineering.
  • Forecast CCB workload based on engineering release dates for multiple programs.
  • Allocate CCB resources in order to reduce release bottlenecks and prevent release delays.
  • Train and support CCB administrators in the engineering release process.
  • Review change status accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies.
  • Develop, implement and enforce configuration management processes through the organization.
  • Prepare, review, and approve the documentation required to control engineering data. Support both external and internal customers as required.
  • Prepare summary reports and metrics of the configuration management process for internal management and the customer.
  • Perform, evaluate, and refine Configuration Control Board (CCB) activities and processes.
  • Perform, evaluate, and refine configuration status accounting reporting (CSAR) activities. Recommend and implement improvements.
  • Responsible for preparing configuration management recurring cost estimates at the proposal phase and during the course of projects.
  • Collaborate with organization department and Safran leadership to find cost-effective paths to configuration management.
  • Coordination of training for all employees involved in the engineering release process.
  • Track and report to engineering managers average release time for each facility.
  • Monitor and resolve, if necessary, engineering data revision discrepancies.
  • Maintain release procedure tools specific to customer programs.
  • Create and maintain procedural documentation for release processes of each customer program.
  • Create and maintain SmarTeam workflow procedures for both engineering and general segment-wide documents.
  • Work alongside Engineering Applications Managers to create, maintain, and improve existing customization related to workflows and release. procedures.
  • Monitors scheduling and department resources to meet/exceed business objectives and goals.
  • Recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)
The Configuration Engineering & Document Control Manager's responsibility is to direct and oversee all activities relating to configuration management and document control. The manager provides expertise to the organization in all aspects of configuration management and document control management.

Candidate skills & requirements
Qualifications:
Education: BS or BA degree in Business Management, Engineering or equivalent in a related field (e.g. Information Systems) required.

Experience: At least 7 years related work experience in configuration management. Aerospace industry experience is strongly preferred. At least two years people management/leadership experience.
Computer Skills:
Strong knowledge of PLM systems (Product Life Cycle Management)
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge of MRP systems.
Good knowledge of SmarTeam.

Other Skills:
  • Experience working with OEM.
  • Experience with industrialization processes and supply chain interactions.
  • Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Experience coaching and managing a team of engineers including conducting annual performance reviews.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Business acumen to assist in establishing budgets, providing program health metrics to management, make recommendations for resourcing programs.
  • Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally.
  • Strong communication, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to motivate team efforts to accomplish goals.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
  • Ability to develop, implement and monitor corrective action plans.
  • Strong planning and organizational skills.
  • Knowledge of basic engineering information flow and concept.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)
  • Good working knowledge of CATIA V5 & Smarteam preferred.
  • Knowledge of databases is preferred.
  • Black Belt Six Sigma.