Job description
AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.
The Configuration Management ( CM) Systems Administrator is an integral part of the organization’s configuration management, engineering, and product development operations. This role ensures that Configuration Management data is well-organized, easily accessible, and helps ensure the data is synchronized to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM) systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The CM Systems Analyst will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery and improvements for the product lifecycle management, configuration process, system admin services and highly knowledgeable in data management throughout the Product Life Cycle and Configuration Management. The position is located in Midland, TX, may be considered remote for an ideal candidate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as the Companies Primary CM PLM Technical Administrator and Functional Analyst
- Serve as the Fusion Manage 360 PLM System Administrator for users, system configuration for engineering processes and integration SME for downstream systems
- Serve as CM Fusion PLM primary point of contact for AST – work with customer\stakeholders to ensure release contents are appropriately reviewed, concerns are addressed, and requirements are gathered to deliver business solutions
- Develop, Document, and Support CM Processes, Engineering Change, Control and Release, Document Change and Control
- Mentor, Train and Support AST Engineering User community on PLM FUSION processes, management services, concepts, policies, and procedures
- Perform\Support Engineering Change Order and Release and Configuration Change Document Control activities
- Manage Satellite configurations and history in Fusion PLM system
- Manage requests and report out on projects\enhancements\changes to Fusion PLM
- Develop, Perform and Support New Part Introduction process and activities
- Collect system Metrics\KPI’s, non-compliance and report status to management
- Identifies System and Service Improvement opportunities, poke-e-yoke and automation, implement systemic rules and configuration to prevent errors to improve user experience and performance
- Monitor errors between systems to ensure CAD, PLM, ERP, and MES are synchronized While managing errors to resolution
- Develop auditing process
- Serve as AST’s techno-functional liaison to help manage 3rd party support partners
- Assist with licensing, usage, and reducing license cost
- Develop Reports and tools for users as required
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Technology, Engineering, Math, or equivalent and 5 years of relevant experience preferred, or Associates degree and 10 years of relevant experience
- 4 years of previous change management and engineering release experience
- 3 years of previous experience administering PLM \ Change management system
- 2 years of previous experience administering Autodesk FUSION 360 Manage PLM with ADMIN permissions
- Experience working with Autodesk Fusion 360, Team Center/Enova or similar product lifecycle management software required. Certified in Fusion 360 Manage a plus. Prior use of specialized software (CAD, PLM, ERP, etc.) preferred
- Demonstrated effective technical, functional, and analytical skills
- Change Management and Document control experience required
- Proficient in MS Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project, and the ability to work on multiple web platforms.
- High attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work independently without direct supervision
- Lead experience / ability to effectively drive results from start to finish in a dynamic highly changing environment
- Must be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident card holder
AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
