CAD/PLM Admin

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.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CAD/PLM Administrator to join our Barcelona engineering team. This role serves as the technical authority for the administration, configuration, and continuous improvement of our CAD, PDM, and PLM infrastructure, with primary emphasis on PTC Windchill as our enterprise PLM platform and a multi-CAD environment spanning PTC Creo, Siemens NX, and Autodesk Inventor. The successful candidate will ensure engineering data is properly governed, organized, and accessible across global teams while supporting system administration, workflow configuration, CAD tooling, integration management, and user enablement. This is a hands-on technical role with broad organizational impact, supporting aerospace and satellite engineering programs in a fast-paced, globally distributed environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer, configure, and maintain the PTC Windchill PLM environment, including workflows, lifecycles, access controls, workspace management, object initialization rules, and performance monitoring.
• Manage CAD administration across PTC Creo, Siemens NX, and Autodesk Inventor, including installations, upgrades, integrations, configuration, and user support.
• Define and manage engineering data workflows supporting design creation, review, release, revision control, effectivity management, and configuration governance.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Configuration Management teams to align PLM processes with program and customer requirements.
• Manage integrations between Windchill and downstream enterprise systems, including ERP and quality management platforms.
• Oversee software license management, utilization tracking, renewals, and vendor relationships with PTC, Siemens, and Autodesk.
• Support CAD and PLM data migration projects, legacy system imports, vault consolidations, and system implementations.
• Develop, document, and enforce CAD standards, file naming conventions, template libraries, and best practices.
• Automate and streamline engineering data processes through workflow configuration, scripting, and standardization initiatives.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, workflow guidance, and issue resolution for engineering users.
• Develop and deliver training programs, onboarding materials, work instructions, and software rollout plans.
• Coordinate with global engineering data management teams to ensure consistency in PLM governance and CAD standards.
• Support software budget forecasting, contract reviews, licensing strategies, and vendor management activities.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience will also be considered.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of experience as a PLM System Administrator with expert-level proficiency in PTC Windchill, including workflow configuration, lifecycle management, access control, CAD integration management, and system upgrades. A minimum of 5 years of experience within the aerospace or defense industry is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with additional PLM platforms such as Teamcenter or Enovia.
• Proficiency across all three CAD platforms: PTC Creo, Siemens NX, and Autodesk Inventor.
• Experience managing Windchill integrations with ERP and other enterprise systems.
• Experience leading CAD/PLM data migration and system implementation projects.
• Knowledge of engineering drawing standards such as ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100.
• Experience with software license administration and vendor management.
• Spanish language proficiency.
• Experience supporting globally distributed engineering teams.

Soft Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex technical issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven ability to work successfully in a global environment across multiple time zones.
• Strong organizational and project management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.
• Commitment to documentation quality, process improvement, and continuous learning.
• Strong training, mentoring, and knowledge-sharing abilities.

Technology Stack:

• PTC Windchill (PLM)
• PTC Creo
• Siemens NX
• Autodesk Inventor
• ERP systems integration tools
• Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• CAD License Management Tools
• Workflow Configuration and Automation Tools
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Product Data Management (PDM) systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to participate in virtual meetings with global teams across multiple time zones.
• Ability to travel up to 25%, including international travel to U.S. and other global company locations.
• Ability to effectively perform detailed system administration, documentation, and technical support activities.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

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.