Configuration Management & NPI Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 15, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 11, 2026.
Description
Description
We're looking for a Configuration Management & NPI Engineer to own the integrity and manufacturability of our hardware products from prototype to mass production. You'll manage HW configuration, lead NPI with contract manufacturers, and support board quality through verification and testing. This hands-on role sits at the intersection of R&D, operations, and manufacturing, keeping our hardware baseline accurate, builds on track, and products reliable.
Who are we?
Elsight builds the technology that keeps autonomous systems connected and mission-ready-anywhere, across air, land, and maritime domains. Our Halo platform is already field-proven across more than 500,000 operational hours and trusted by 80+ customers worldwide, from defense forces to commercial operators. We took a bold idea and turned it into a proven public company (ASX: ELS) at the forefront of the autonomy revolution. With 10x year-over-year revenue growth and rapid global expansion, we're scaling fast-and we're just getting started. Join us to work on hard, meaningful problems alongside people who care about getting them right, and to help shape one of the defining technology shifts of the decade.
You will…
You will contribute across three connected areas: configuration management, new product introduction, and hardware quality & verification:
Configuration Management
- Own the HW configuration management process: BOMs, part numbering, revisions, and product structures in the PLM/ERP system.
- Create, manage, and release ECOs/ECNs/ECRs; drive change review boards and ensure changes are documented, approved, and communicated to manufacturing.
- Maintain traceability across board versions, firmware/HW compatibility, and approved vendor/manufacturer lists (AVL/AML).
- Control released engineering documentation (schematics, assembly drawings, fab drawings, test specs) and enforce revision integrity.
NPI (New Product Introduction)
- Lead HW products from prototype through to mass production, coordinating between R&D and manufacturing.
- Manage relationships with contract manufacturers (CMs/EMS) and component suppliers: RFQs, quotes, build packages, and production readiness.
- Own prototype and pilot builds - kitting, DFM/DFT feedback, first-article inspection, and issue resolution.
- Drive NPI schedules, build plans, and readiness gates; track open issues to closure.
Hardware Quality & Verification
- Define and execute verification/validation plans for new and revised boards (bring-up, functional, environmental as needed).
- Develop and maintain automated test setups (ICT/functional test/end-of-line) with R&D and test engineering.
- Analyze test data and field/production failures; drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions (RMA, 8D/CAPA).
- Support production ramp: yield monitoring, process improvements, and quality metrics.
Requirements
Apply if you have…
- 3+ years in configuration management, NPI, or HW quality in an electronics/PCBA product company.
- Hands-on experience with BOMs, ECO/change-control processes, and PLM/ERP systems (e.g., Arena, Windchill, SAP, Priority).
- Experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers.
- Understanding of PCB/PCBA design, assembly, and manufacturing processes; ability to read schematics and assembly drawings.
- Familiarity with IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610) and HW test methods.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and cross-functional coordination skills.
Advantage
- Experience defining automated test systems (functional/ICT/EOL); scripting ability (Python) for test/data.
- Knowledge of DFM/DFT and reliability/environmental testing.
- Good English, written and verbal.
If you’ve made it this far and are excited about the opportunity, don’t let a few unchecked boxes hold you back. If you believe you’re a strong fit for the role, we’d love to hear from you.