Teamcenter Administrator II

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered inLong Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a Teamcenter Administrator, reporting to theSenior Manager, Engineering Information Systems, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. 

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach  location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Provide daily PLM support to engineering teams
• Perform root-cause analysis for issues pertaining to user accounts, access rights, material management, queries, part families, system integrations, preferences, and general configurations.
• Support workflow processes and propose design changes and improvements.  
• Convert Teamcenter/NX requirements into system configuration changes following company processes 
• Gather, document, & refine Teamcenter/NX requirements
• Coordinate contractors converting user requirements into Teamcenter/NX configuration changes
• Participate in performing & testing Teamcenter/NX patching, versioning, and upgrades
• Develop and maintain user documentation, best practices, specification and training materials
• Provide ad-hoc Teamcenter/NX user training

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in an engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years' experience administering NX and Teamcenter
• Experience working in a design or manufacturing environment
• PLM concepts/functionality, design best practices, industry/drafting standards, PMI/GD&T familiarity
• Programming skills (Python, C++, KF, Visual Basic, NX Open) a plus
• Active Workspace Client (AWC) integration/visualization experience a plus
• Comfort with ambiguity, strong communication skills, working knowledge of design principles
• NX Administration/Configuration experience, including NX Part Families
• Production-environment support experience with Teamcenter 4-tier architecture and Rich Client/AWC-NX integration

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Experience with facilities within an aerospace industry
• Familiar with space planning procedures and operations
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs
• Ability to create and update request for proposals (RFPs), purchase orders (POs) and facilities work orders in an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information
• Communication skills for relaying data (verbally and in-writing) between other employees, vendors, and customers
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems
• Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Pay Range: 

• Teamcenter Administrator Level II: $98,000.00 - $139,000.00
• Senior Teamcenter Administrator: $120,000.00 -$171,000.00

Pay Range: California

$98,000—$171,000 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by  22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.