Configuration Architect
panthalassaPortland, Oregon
Full Time
Posted March 2, 2026
$175k - $245k
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Job Description
The Configuration Architect will design and implement infrastructure and processes to support engineering release systems and digital thread integration, enabling scalable manufacturing and deployment of ocean-based renewable energy technologies.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement infrastructure, processes, and tools to support engineering release systems and digital thread.
- Build and maintain a model-based engineering environment to enable efficient product release, manufacturing, and scaling.
- Ensure the accuracy and efficiency of the engineering release process and associated infrastructure.
- Lead the implementation of Model-Based Definition and Digital Product Definition practices.
- Identify and address process and tool gaps to improve release velocity and system performance.
- Integrate PLM data and infrastructure with broader digital thread and scaling initiatives.
- Collaborate with teams to align configuration management practices with design, manufacturing, and business needs.
- Develop documentation, training, and governance practices to support system adoption and compliance.
- Manage vendor relationships and oversee system customization, integration, and implementation projects.
- Provide technical leadership in PLM system administration, customization, and API development.
- Develop and maintain the long-term PLM roadmap aligned with enterprise architecture and digital transformation goals.
Requirements
- Ten (10) years of experience administering and supporting PLM systems in high-consequence industries such as aerospace, defense, energy, or automotive.
- Experience architecting and maintaining configuration management systems for production environments handling many thousands of configuration items.
- Deep knowledge of configuration management standards and frameworks, e.g., CMII certification or equivalent experience.
- Strong technical foundation in engineering, computer science, or information systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent demonstrated experience.
- Track record of hands-on implementation and improvement of release processes and PLM integrations.
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter PLM system for ten (10) years.
- Experience deploying model-based definition in a production environment.
- Familiarity with digital thread strategy, including ERP, MES, and CAD system integrations.
- Experience working at early-stage or rapidly scaling hardware companies.
- Ability to travel to vendors and test sites as needed.
- Intermittent availability to work longer hours and weekends to support critical needs.
Benefits & Perks
Cash compensation of 175,000 - 245,000
Equity in the company
Flexible paid time off
Health insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Dental insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Vision insurance (100% paid for full-time employees, partners, and dependents)
Disability insurance (100% paid for long-term financial support if disabled)
Ability to contribute to tax-advantaged accounts including 401(k), health FSA, and dependent care FSA
Relocation assistance to Portland, Oregon
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