Outrider

Autonomous Yard Operations

Golden, CO

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Configuration Manager

Outrider

| Greater Denver Area

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The company

Outrider, the pioneer in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, helps large enterprises improve safety, increase efficiency, and optimize their workforce. The only company exclusively focused on automating all aspects of yard operations, Outrider eliminates manual tasks that are hazardous and repetitive. Outrider’s mission is to drive the rapid adoption of sustainable freight transportation by deploying zero-emission systems. Outrider is a private company backed by NEA, 8VC, and other top-tier investors.

The role

Outrider seeks a Configuration Manager to usher in the evolution of an autonomous vehicle from concept through development and into production. This is a mid-level position focused on the tracking, management, and communication of software, hardware, and tool configurations deployed into system test, pilot, and production deployments (and does not include management of human resources). This role is crucial to the successful build and deployment of the Outrider System.

This position requires a detailed-oriented, energetic individual who has or can quickly learn the responsibilities of a configuration manager and apply themselves to the role in a fast-paced, “roll-up-your-sleeves” environment.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to navigate between engineering, operations, and commercial teams. The candidate will have experience with ERP and spreadsheet applications. Also some experience in configuration management, program management and or purchasing would be desirable.

Responsibilities

Act as the subject matter expert of the configuration management process(es) responsible for adhering to, and continually improving the configuration management processes
Manage configuration item lists for software, hardware, and other design and production-related documents
Perform configuration management audits at designated frequency
Manage engineering change orders (ECOs) from project management perspective
Ensure bill of materials (BoM) consistency by comparing current and proposed BoM changes
Provide summaries to management on the status of configuration item lists and ECOs
Manage (upload, enter manually, audit) bill of materials versions in ERP (Netsuite)

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Program Management or related field
Basic knowledge of configuration management concepts
Ability to communicate to a variety of discipline
Ability to analyze and summarize data (spreadsheets, reporting..)
Ability to lead team meetings with agenda, take notes and assign actions
Ability to learn configuration management features in a modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) tool (Netsuite)
Ability to do highly detailed data entry into various software applications

Ideal qualifications

ASPICE SUP.8 Configuration Management Process knowledge
Experience as a configuration manager
Experience with a modern ERP system (Netsuite, SAP, other)
Experience managing or using a complex bill of material structure (top level assemblies, sub assemblies…)
ASCM certification
Experience with Solidworks PDM or similar tools such as Arena, Windchill, OpenBOM, Duro, Propel or UpChain

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range of $60,000 - $85,000. For benefits, check this out!

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Where we are

Our company is just steps away from hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and the New Terrain Brewery.

Technology we use

Engineering
Product
Sales & Marketing

- C++Languages
- JavascriptLanguages
- PythonLanguages
- ReactLibraries
- ExpressFrameworks
- Node.jsFrameworks
- MongoDBDatabases
- RedisDatabases
- Google AnalyticsAnalytics
- AxureDesign
- IllustratorDesign
- InVisionDesign
- PhotoshopDesign
- SolidWorksDesign
- ConfluenceManagement
- JIRAManagement
- Microsoft ProjectManagement
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- WordpressCMS
- HubSpotCRM
- SalesforceCRM

Vittorio Ziparo

Executive Vice President of Engineering

Teamwork is the formula

The makings of an exceptional engineering organization

Ziparo, who has a Ph.D. in AI and robotics, believes in the work his team does. He was attracted to Outrider because it’s deploying one of the most complex production-level multi-robot systems built to date. To scale the system, he has a specific plan. Institute a repeatable development process, set measurable goals and objectives, and instill an engineering culture that is driven, psychologically safe, and accountable.

I believe that if we execute well, we have the unique opportunity to change the world in a way that really matters.

Vittorio Ziparo

Executive Vice President of Engineering

Tessa Ronan

Controls Engineer

Growth mindset

Empowering the engineer within

Ronan, who was promoted from embedded software engineer to controls engineer, is her own best personal advocate. She volunteered to take on all controls-related work in her previous role, setting herself up for success when the time came for advancement. She is often thinking two steps ahead, being extra studious, and always learning from her peers. Outrider supported her every step of the way.

When the time came for a lot of controls work, I was prepared and ready to jump at the opportunity.

Tessa Ronan

Controls Engineer

Jason Altice

Head of Embedded Software Engineering

Charting new territory

Agility and creativity drive high-performing software

Outrider engineers like Altice live on the edge — the cutting-edge of high tech. With a future-focused mindset, engineers stay abreast of new technology to continually evolve its tech stack. Case in point: developing safety-rated controllers requires progressive agile methodologies and tools, including static code analysis and code coverage. This ensures that the system exudes the same integrity and creativity as the team.

For me, the embedded team is like a 1,000-horsepower supercar and I’m the navigation unit.

Jason Altice

Head of Embedded Software Engineering

What are Outrider Perks + Benefits

Culture

Friends outside of work

Eat lunch together

Group brainstorming sessions

Open office floor plan

Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement & Stock Options Benefits

401(K)

Company Equity

Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits

Generous Parental Leave

We provide up to 12 weeks for both the primary and secondary caretaker.

Vacation & Time Off Benefits

Generous PTO

Flexible time off.

Paid Holidays

Perks & Discounts

Casual Dress

Company Outings

Outrider hosts monthly company outings.

Stocked Kitchen

Happy Hours

Parking

Professional Development Benefits

Promote from within

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An Insider's view of Outrider

What’s the vibe like in the office?

We’re fired up to solve the urgent problem of yard automation needed for a more resilient supply chain. No one walks alone at Outrider. If anyone is stuck or needs help, people line up to lend a helping hand. This is an interdisciplinary problem, so the best and brightest engineers across multiple areas of expertise must work together to solve it.

Michael Cutter

Principal Computer Vision Engineer

What does your typical day look like?

A typical day starts on the computer modeling robotic designs. Next, our team holds a daily standup to discuss progress and goals. Then, I assemble prototypes. During lunch, I mountain bike with coworkers on N. Table Mountain. The afternoon is my favorite -- testing the robots on our autonomous vehicles. I love watching robots do cool things.

Martin Sotola

Robotics Engineer

How has your career grown since starting at the company?

At first, I was overwhelmed by unfamiliar software, robotics, and logistics jargon and the fast pace. Hard work, hustle, and awesome co-workers reduced my learning curve. In no time, I was contributing and saw my responsibilities expand -- working with engineering, commercial team and customers. I’ve seen exponential growth in my career and myself.

Kayla Holcomb

Associate Project Manager

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Daily, we’re solving complex, cutting-edge engineering problems. We encourage and welcome new and innovative ideas. In close collaboration with our customer-facing teams, engineering turns ideas into products that solve big pain points for very large companies. The majority of our team's ideas have morphed into solutions deployed at customer sites.

Dan Ambrosio

Senior Software Engineer and Head of Software Integration

What are some social events your company does?

When we’re not working or noshing on snacks provided in the kitchen, we’re sipping pints together in the brewery across the road. Many like to go hiking, running or mountain biking several days a week on N. Table Mountain also across the road. Others do Cross Fit or hang out socially outside of work. And, there’s a monthly company-sponsored lunch!