AST & Science

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.

Summary:

The Configuration Management (CM) Change Coordinator is an integral part of the organization's configuration management, engineering, and manufacturing operations. This role ensures that Configuration Management documentation and processes are developed and implemented to help ensure product compliance and conformance. The CM processes are to be aligned to the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM) systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Manufacturing Execution System (MES). The CM Change Coordinator 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 can be remote or in person in the Lanham, MD area. There will be a 10-15% requirement for traveling within the US.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer configuration management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, and verification and audit
• Analyze proposed changes to design documentation of various degrees of complexity to determine effect on overall product and system
• Independently manage modification records (e.g., Change Request, Change Notice, Variance, etc.) to prepare for change authorization and documentation by company and subcontractor
• Manage Configuration Review/Control Board (CRB/CCB) meetings and disseminate agendas and minutes in accordance with a program’s CM Plan
• Interface with program management, team members, and internal customer while keeping track of documents and action items
• Planning meeting agendas, conducting meetings, and recording meeting minutes, controlling technical baselines, and tracking configuration status
• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinate changes with engineering, support, manufacturing, and engineering data control activities
• Support overall program configuration and data management requirements
• Develop Reports and tools for users as required

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ years of previous Change Management and Document control experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of CM principles, concepts, practices, and standards
• Experience reviewing engineering documentation
• Solid written and verbal skills to effectively interact with internal customers and external subcontractors
• Demonstrated effective technical, functional, and analytical skills
• 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
• This position requires the applicant to be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Experience working with Inventor CAD, NetSuite ERP, and Solumina MES
• Experience in aerospace or similar start-up environment where change is quick and empowerment thrives
• Experience with custom or off the shelf systems integration tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models

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.