The Company
Astra's mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Astra delivered its first commercial payload into Earth orbit in 2021, making it the fastest company in history to reach this milestone, just five years after being founded in 2016. By achieving monthly, weekly, then daily launches, we'll create the infrastructure services our customers need in space to build a healthier and more connected planet. If you're excited by a sense of possibility, the chance to innovate, and make a difference here on Earth, we think you should work here too.
The Team
Software is at the forefront of how we operate at Astra. As a vertically integrated rocket company, every decision we make is data driven from CAD designs to the launch of a rocket, we look for patterns and relationships at each stage of our design, manufacturing, test, and operations. This unprecedented level of integration requires an equally vertically integrated "operating system" that gives insight into topics that matter, guiding our decisions.
The Opportunity
As a key member of the Astra Systems Configuration Team, the PLM Implementation Specialist will be hands-on supporting, testing, deploying, running, and optimizing our PLM suite. You will perform activities associated with analyzing, designing, building, implementing, supporting, troubleshooting, integrating, testing, and maintaining a wide range of CAD PLM applications, services, and procedures. You will document and assist in planning work activities relating to processes, projects, sub-projects, and escalated ticket requests. You will build, maintain, enhance, and support existing engineering applications and processes.
This position requires excellent analytical skills, general aerospace knowledge, ability to follow directions, communicate effectively, and is a self-starter. Experience in supporting PLM strategies in an Aerospace or Engineering environment is preferred.
How You'll Fulfill Your Mission

• Oversee the implementation, deployment and continuous optimization of PLM systems and processes
• Implement and manage program changes and interventions to achieve program outputs
• Monitor progress, and ensure milestones are met in a timely manner with accuracy and efficacy, maximizing portfolio return on investment
• Conduct select post-project evaluations and assessment of results
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the end-to-end functionality and impact of PLM within our infrastructure
• Partner with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to define success metrics and criteria
• Identify and report all high-level risks and resource constraints with recommendations for closure to stakeholders
• Capture project progress and provide easy to understand dashboards to stakeholders on overall program status and accomplishments

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PLM implementation experience in a corporate environment
• Possess domain expertise in implementing PLM solutions in Teamcenter
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to articulate ideas, give technical feedback, and influence decision-makers
• You have working knowledge of industry-leading hardware and software solutions such as: NX and/or SOLIDWORKS
• Experience working on Workflows, BOM Management, Structure Manager
• Ability to deploy custom solutions and provide support to business users
• Demonstrated experience in project management, managing competing priorities, and completing tasks with exceptional attention to detail coupled with a sense of urgency
• Highly proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, and Outlook)
• Demonstrated skills in organization, time management, and problem-solving
• Bachelor's degree in STEM or equivalent work experience

Desired Multipliers

• 5+ years of configuring, implementing, and deploying industry standard PLM systems
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)
• Programming experience in C++ / Java/ Python
• Experience working in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

ITAR Requirements: This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies. All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant's status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws. Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.
You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Astra, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.
San Francisco Applicants: Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.