
Configuration Management Analyst at Red 6 (Denver, CO)
Red 6· Denver, CO· $80k–$104k·
Role details
Job description
Company Overview Red 6 is an innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology startup leading the way in synthetic air combat training. Our primary technology, supporting our ATARS product, enables pilots to simulate the cognitive challenges of flying while accessing realistic, scalable training in dynamic outdoor environments.
The Role
We are seeking a Configuration Management (CM) Analyst to support the control, release, and traceability of the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System (ATARS) across the full product lifecycle. This individual will help ensure that engineering data, technical documentation, and product changes are accurately managed in accordance with established configuration management standards, program requirements, and customer expectations. As a Configuration Management Analyst at Red 6, you will partner closely with the Configuration Manager, engineering teams, program leadership, quality, and customers to administer configuration control activities. You will support Configuration and Engineering Review Boards; process engineering changes; manage technical data and drawing releases; and contribute to program reviews, audits, and customer deliverables.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain standards and procedures to ensure that configuration management controls can support engineering activities and meet business needs. Identifies issues, recommends revisions and escalates as appropriate.
- Interpret configuration management processes and tools as defined for the company and applies them to program activities. Works with the Manager, Configuration Management to develop configuration management plans, milestones, and schedules for programs.
- Administer and support Configuration Control Boards (CCB), Engineering Review Boards (ERB), including supporting meetings and processing Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) / Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and Engineering Change Tasks.
- Interface with PLM tools (e.g., PTC Windchill) to manage configuration data and engineering change workflows.
- Support program reviews (PDR, CDR, TRR, PRR), FCAs/PCAs, and customer deliverables related to CM, including CDRL/SDRLs deliverables specific to CM plans and reports.
- Manage engineering drawings. technical data package releases and change processes.
- Develop and track CM metrics, report status and issues to the Configuration Manager and program leadership and customers on a regular cadence.
- Support document control and data management.
- Reports to the Manager, Configuration Management.
Required Qualifications
- AA/AS or BA/BS in related technical discipline, plus 3+ years of CM experience in aerospace, defense, or a closely related highly regulated industry.
- 1 to 3 years of experience with PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tool set in a Windows environment. PTC Windchill administration experience is preferred.
- Ability to establish and maintain CM tools (Atlassian Jira, Confluence, Microsoft SharePoint).
- Experience administering CCBs, processing engineering changes, and managing configuration baselines through development and production.
- Previous experience supporting government and/or Department of Defense (DoD) customers.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly present CM status and issues to program leadership and customers.
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills across Engineering, Program Management, Production, and Quality teams.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required to meet clearance eligibility requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of CM best practices according to ANSI/EIA 649 / MIL-HDBK-61.
- Prior experience in a startup or like environment where CM processes were being stood up or incrementally scaled.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to resolve complex technical problems.
- Ability to provide leadership through process improvement initiative, cross-functional coordination, and support of team priorities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Full-Time Employee Benefits
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision (100% coverage for Employees)
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Voluntary Worksite Benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance, subject to plan terms.
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Why work at Red 6
- Culture: Described as “an agile startup changing the way the world engages with digital information.” Emphasis on impact (every employee closely involved with tech), autonomy (trusted contributor from Day 1), and community (unique team sharing a common mission).
- Locations: Three primary offices – Santa Monica, CA; Denver, CO (Louisville); and Orlando, FL (HQ). Roles are likely on-site given the hardware/defense nature.
- Work environment: Fast iteration cycles (concept to flying prototype in days), collaboration with veterans and top aerospace engineers. Typical startup perks are not explicitly listed but the reviews on LinkedIn give a 4.2/5 rating (25 reviews) with high marks for Culture (4.3) and Work-Life (4.2).
- Engineering culture: Heavy technical focus – 37% of employees work in technical roles, tech stack includes Unreal Engine, Python, Docker, TypeScript, JavaScript, Altium, NetSuite, Confluence. Cross-functional teams include optics, systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and software.