Configuration and Data Management Officer

We are looking for a Configuration and Data Management Officer to join our Akkodis Aerospace team, working onsite at the European Space Agency in the Netherlands. 

Tasks to be performed:

Configuration and Data Management Coordination:

• Lead overall Configuration and Data Management, Planning, and Reviews support, ensuring common approaches and tools are used effectively.
• Provide recommendations for improvements and ensure the service operates independently under the guidance of the WPTR and Work Package Service Manager.

Information and Documentation Management Support:

• Implement information and data management for program and project teams.
• Maintain overall project information coherence, ensuring effective and efficient use of data.
• Oversee the creation, collection, review, storage, and archiving of project information.
• Maintain structured configuration electronic record systems.
• Monitor data security, accessibility, and reliability in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Conduct quarterly user access reviews for the CSC documentation system.
• Coordinate with ESA corporate IT on tool setup (e.g., Polaris, SharePoint, MS Teams).
• Work closely with Project System Security Officers (PSSOs) and Information Security Officers (ISO) on data protection and security matters.
• Support preparation and execution of management audits.
• Provide assistance with project reporting and presentations.

Configuration Planning & Management:

• Act as a focal point for configuration management interfaces with project management, engineering, product assurance, and safety teams.
• Ensure effective management of project documentation, engineering requirements, and configuration baselines.
• Support change control processes and prepare Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings.
• Maintain records of Change Requests, Contract Change Notices, and other relevant configuration management documentation.
• Assist in management audits and configuration verification processes.
• Support project teams with CADM processes and industry interfaces.

Review Coordination & Support:

• Coordinate and support review logistics, ensuring a harmonized CADM process across projects.
• Act as a focal point for review logistics, interfacing with project teams, suppliers, and reviewers.
• Manage electronic Review Item Discrepancy tracking systems (eRID), ensuring compliance with security requirements.
• Verify completeness and registration of data packs, ensuring timely distribution and issue resolution.
• Provide technical support during review cycles, including RID tracking, disposition, and follow-ups.
• Compile review close-out reports and capture lessons learned for CADM improvements.

 

CADM Process Development & Training:

• Define and update CADM plans, ensuring standardization across projects.
• Develop CADM implementation requirements for industrial contracts.
• Create and maintain CADM processes, standard operating procedures, and user guides.
• Provide training to users and stakeholders on CADM processes and tools.
• Support automation and efficiency improvements in CADM processes.
• Contribute to working groups on CADM methodologies and emerging technologies (e.g., MBSE, AI).

Company Details

Akkodis has proudly supported the Aerospace & Defence industry in the Netherlands for decades. Our partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) has been one of the many success stories allowing our people to expand their career horizons. Akkodis experts are contributing to some of the most important technical advances in Aerospace and Defence which impact the way we live our lives today, through specialised engineering expertise and other required skillsets. This could be your future. Become part of our successful team!

Candidate Profile

To successfully perform the above mentioned tasks, the following background / experience is required: 

• Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline with at least 8+ years of experience in Configuration Management within the space industry.
• Proven experience with ESA Configuration Management requirements and standards (e.g., MS-ESA-RQ-100, MS-ESA-RQ-108, ECSS-M40).
• Strong knowledge of space programs, configuration management procedures, and supporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with international engineering, technical, and business teams.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, flexibility, and ability to manage priorities under high workload conditions.
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken).

Please send your CV to recruitmentaerospace@akkodisgroup.com