Senior Configuration Manager

Configuration Manager

Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media. Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers who have designed and tested firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets; expert technicians from aerospace, defense tech, special forces, and gunsmithing; and elite operators from high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and regulated industries. Whether building the product or powering the company behind it, every Biofire team member is united by an obsession with safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we're deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We'll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You'll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done.

About The Role

As a Configuration Manager at Biofire, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity and efficiency of our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and ensuring smooth execution of hardware changes. We are looking for someone who is highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and collaborative to support our engineering and operations teams and help drive the timely execution of hardware change orders, enforce data integrity and governance standards, and serve as a trusted resource for PLM best practices across the company.

To succeed, you will need to deliver accurate, compliant, and on-time change control execution while ensuring all data, documentation, and training remain aligned with Biofire's standards and regulatory expectations. You will need to be a disciplined systems thinker who is eager to maintain order, consistency, and compliance in a fast-paced environment. If you're excited about helping to solve mission-critical challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include :

• Managing and administrating hardware change orders from submission to completion, ensuring timely approvals and implementation;
• Acting as the administrative approver for all change orders, reviewing 100% of affected items for compliance with PLM standards;
• Tracking, maintaining, and reporting change management records and metrics;
• Verifying accuracy of documentation, BOM structures, and revision control for all affected items;
• Proactively identifying and correcting discrepancies in data to preserve system integrity;
• Regularly auditing open change orders to prevent stagnation and ensuring implementation tasks are completed by responsible stakeholders;
• Communicating updates clearly and proactively to stakeholders, minimizing surprises and improving preparedness;
• Monitoring PLM training compliance, maintaining training records and access privileges, and addressing gaps with individuals and managers;
• Responding to PLM-related user inquiries and providing guidance on training, compliance, and access requirements;

Qualifications

We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the "desired" qualifications may strengthen a candidate's profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply.

Compensation And Benefits

In addition to competitive pay, as a full-time employee at Biofire you are eligible for :

The compensation range for this role is $100,000 - $125,000 / annual salary + stock options + benefits.

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Location

This is a full-time, salaried role. Our dog-friendly, state-of-the-art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in-person sessions at our vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from home as needed. We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources needed.

Diversity & Inclusion

We're bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don't discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Eligibility

This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States ("Green Card" holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position.