AALTO – Configuration Controller

Welcome to AALTO, a global leader in the stratosphere. We design, manufacture and offer connectivity and Earth observation services using the record-breaking Zephyr High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS).

HAPS is one of the world’s leading emerging technologies, which operate above air traffic and weather to offer new capabilities within our communications ecosystem. As the world’s most advanced HAPS, AALTO’s Zephyr is blazing a trail at the cutting-edge of technology, design and services.

Powered entirely by the sun as an emissionless aircraft in-flight – Zephyr flies at the speed of a bicycle above 60,000+ feet for days, weeks and even months at a time.

As a payload agnostic platform, Zephyr can transform into a multi-functional tower in the sky to provide low latency 5G direct-to-device mobile connectivity services. Zephyr can also be used to fulfil a range of monitoring, tracking, sensing and detection applications.

Join as we create a new frontier for services from the stratosphere. You’ll be part of a highly-skilled, innovative and passionate group of people – Team AALTO. Together, we can make sure ‘The Future is Stratospheric’.

Job Purpose:

Accountable to the Configuration Manager and projects’ first point of call for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service to project(s).

Working with the Change Co-ordinator and relevant SMEs, to understand all live changes affecting assigned project(s), their potential impacts and highlight potential project risks. Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures.

Responsibilities: 

• Accountable to the Configuration Manager and projects’ first point of call for the provision of engineering support in delivering a safe and efficient Configuration Management service to project(s).
• Provide, as appropriate, advice and guidance on Configuration Management standards, applicable legislation and company processes and procedures.
• Represent the Aalto configuration team on day-to-day activities, within specific projects’ or programmes, ensuring the design configuration is aligned and captured accurately.
• Working with Design, Systems Analysis, Procurement, Services and Airworthiness in Aalto.
• Support where necessary the creation of the product structure definition and requirements, checking the As Design product structure compliance and coherence with change management and procedures.
• Actively participate in Change Boards (CB) and occasionally facilitate as required.
• Establish Configuration Identification requirements.
• Ensure Configuration Items (CI’s) and/or baselines are maintained under configuration control.
• Procedural Documentation authoring, developing and improving the owned process
• Work with the Change Co-ordinator to help manage the change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting.
• Help provide Configuration Management awareness training to all parties, as necessary.
• Being flexible to help in all aspects of the configuration team and process improvements.
• Support the introduction of the digital workspace and improvement initiatives, to make a positive impact on the way Aalto works, collaborates and shares information.
• General collaboration with the rest of the areas to continuously improve our productivity and tracking capabilities.

Experience and Qualifications: 

• Proven work experience of Configuration Management within Design or Manufacturing engineering domain
• Desirable experience of a regulated environments, DO-178, DO-254, Part 21 J & G

• Knowledge of configuration tools / PLM, specifically 3DX and Dynamics 365 will be valued.
• Proactive, attention to detail, able to propose new ideas and improvement driven.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, good level in English.
• Software configuration experience nice to have but not essential

In addition to salary, we offer:

• Rewarding Excellence: Benefit from our short-term incentive plan that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Enjoy Your Time Off: Benefit from 25 days of holiday to relax and recharge.
• Stay Healthy: We’ve got your health covered with private medical insurance, along with dental and optical cash back.
• Secure Your Future: Take advantage of our personal pension plan to ensure a comfortable retirement.
• Peace of Mind: Our income protection and life assurance schemes are there to support you when you need it most.
• We Care About You: Our employee assistance programme is always available to provide the support you need.
• Perks Galore: Enjoy a range of employee discounts via Perkbox, because you deserve a treat!
• Go Green: Join our cycle to work scheme or take advantage of our car salary sacrifice scheme. It’s all about making your commute easier and more sustainable

At AALTO, we offer an exceptional work environment that values your well-being and rewards your dedication. As part of our team, you’ll experience the freedom of flexible working that enable you to achieve a healthy work-life balance. We believe in recognizing your hard work and commitment, which is why we provide a fantastic bonus scheme that rewards your contributions. Additionally, we understand the importance of financial security and support your future with a competitive pension plan. When you join us, you become part of a workplace that not only encourages your professional growth but also cares about your personal fulfilment and financial stability.

AALTO HAPS Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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