Software Configuration & Release Management Specialist

Brief Description

Job Title: Software Configuration & Release Management Specialist

Position Type: Contract to Hire

Compensation: $80,000 to 134,000 annually

Location: St. Louis, MO (onsite 5 days a week)

*This position is located in an area that requires special access. US citizenship and ability to obtain a secret clearance is required*

Company: The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with LaunchCode; it is a position through LaunchCode, working with one of our partner companies.

Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas).

An established defense technology organization is seeking a Configuration and Release Management Specialist to support advanced embedded software programs. This individual will be responsible for maintaining software configuration integrity, administering change control processes, and coordinating build and release activities across multidisciplinary engineering teams.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring that software baselines are accurate, traceable, and compliant with contractual and regulatory requirements. The position supports both development and production environments and requires strong organizational discipline, technical awareness, and cross-functional coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer the software change control process, including organizing review boards, distributing change packages, documenting decisions, and ensuring proper implementation sequencing
• Maintain configuration identification structures, baseline definitions, and traceability documentation throughout the program lifecycle
• Develop and manage configuration management plans and supporting documentation
• Process and track engineering change documentation, deviations, and corrective actions
• Coordinate and execute software builds, packaging, and deployment activities
• Manage source control repositories, build automation systems, and integration environments
• Troubleshoot build and release issues, ensuring timely resolution and minimal disruption to program schedules
• Conduct configuration audits to verify alignment between approved baselines and delivered products
• Interface with internal stakeholders and external partners to align configuration processes with contractual obligations
• Support compliance activities, including quality audits and documentation reviews
• Evaluate and refine configuration workflows, tools, and metrics to enhance efficiency and reduce risk
• Partner with engineering, quality, and program teams to ensure consistent release planning and execution
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Experience supporting the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) in a structured engineering environment
• Working knowledge of change management processes and configuration control principles
• Familiarity with collaboration and tracking tools such as Jira and Confluence
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• At least one year of experience editing and managing controlled documentation
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant professional experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, data science, physics, or a related technical discipline
• Experience working with source control systems and automated build or CI/CD pipelines
• Background in configuration management within aerospace, defense, or other regulated industries
• Experience facilitating cross-functional working groups or review boards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to clearly document technical decisions
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to process discipline
• Ability to influence outcomes through collaboration and relationship-building across teams