Configuration Engineer Jobs

Configuration Engineer jobs are open across defense, aerospace, IT services, and manufacturing, at every level from associate to principal and staff, with specializations in systems configuration, DevOps toolchains, and software release management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles87
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerWabtec
Top cityPasadena, CA
Work type39% On-site
Top industryManufacturing

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Experienced Configuration & Data Management Engineer
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Experienced Configuration & Data Management Engineer
Boeing
Berkeley, Missouri
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$104k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree in Physics
10,000+

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Sustaining Engineer, Product & Configuration Support
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Sustaining Engineer, Product & Configuration Support
Ingersoll-Rand
Charleroi, Pennsylvania
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Quality Control
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
10,000+

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Sr. Mechanical Configuration Design Engineer
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Sr. Mechanical Configuration Design Engineer
Intuitive Machines
Mountain View, California
Cloud Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$90k - $173k/yr
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
201-500

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Configuration Management Systems Engineer
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Configuration Management Systems Engineer
Space Systems Integration
El Segundo, California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
$180k - $230k/yr
Bachelor's degree

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Software Configuration Management & Release Engineer
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Software Configuration Management & Release Engineer
Prosync
Annapolis Junction, Maryland
AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Data Science
Software Engineering
Bachelor's degree

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Configuration Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Wabtec5 open roles
Amazon3 open roles
Lockheed Martin3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Medical Devices
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Technology & Software

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in configuration engineer jobs.

  • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform
  • Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation
  • Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, and branching strategies
  • Knowledge of ITIL, change management processes, and configuration management databases
  • Experience working in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, systems engineering, or a related field

Tips for Your Configuration Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the environment

Configuration engineers work in both hardware-heavy and software-defined environments. Specify whether your experience is with infrastructure configuration, application configuration, or embedded systems so hiring managers don't have to guess which track you fit.

List tools and platforms by version

Employers filter resumes by specific tooling. Name the exact platforms you've used, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, or others, and note the version or release era where it's relevant. Generic mentions of 'configuration management tools' won't get you through the first screen.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists configuration engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target postings that name your compliance domain

Configuration engineers in regulated industries deal with ITAR, CMMC, SOX, or FDA requirements depending on the sector. If that's your background, search for openings that mention the specific framework. Those roles are harder to fill and your specialized experience carries more weight.

Demonstrate change management depth in interviews

Interviewers for configuration engineer roles often ask how you handle drift detection, rollback procedures, and change advisory board processes. Prepare a concrete example that covers what broke, what your configuration baseline showed, and how you resolved and documented it.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

Configuration engineers are often pulled into adjacent responsibilities like release coordination, incident response, or infrastructure provisioning. Before accepting an offer, clarify which functions are formal expectations versus informal ones so your role doesn't expand without a title or pay adjustment.

Configuration Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most configuration engineers?

The companies hiring the most configuration engineers right now include Wabtec, Amazon, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially concentrated in defense contractors, federal IT services firms, and large enterprise technology organizations.

How many configuration engineer jobs are remote?

About 61% of configuration engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Roles focused on software configuration, DevOps pipelines, and cloud infrastructure tend to allow more remote flexibility, while positions tied to on-premise hardware, classified government systems, or physical lab environments typically require on-site presence.

How do you become a configuration engineer?

Start by building a foundation in systems administration, IT operations, or software development, then focus specifically on configuration management tools and version control practices. Earning a certification in ITIL foundations or a cloud platform strengthens your profile. Most configuration engineers move into the role from adjacent positions in infrastructure, DevOps, or systems engineering rather than entering it directly from school.

Can I get a configuration engineer job with little or no experience?

Entry-level configuration engineer roles do exist, and they typically look for candidates who can demonstrate hands-on familiarity with at least one configuration management tool and a scripting language. Building a home lab, contributing to open-source infrastructure projects, or completing a cloud platform certification gives you concrete experience to reference. Roles in IT support or systems administration are common stepping stones into the field.

What does the configuration engineer interview process look like?

Most configuration engineer interviews include a recruiter screen, a technical phone or video round focused on tools and scripting, and a final round with the engineering or operations team. You may be asked to walk through a past configuration issue, write a short automation script, or explain how you manage configuration drift. Some employers add a take-home exercise or a scenario-based discussion around change management and incident response.

Where can I find and apply to configuration engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to configuration engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.

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