As a Teamcenter Architect, you will oversee NX and Teamcenter applications, provide training, support engineering processes, and ensure compliance with standards.
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Teamcenter Architect, reporting to the Director, Information Systems, to support the development of the systems required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. In this role, you will work closely with Engineering Applications team members and Engineering to support all aspects of the engineering process including: fluids systems, structures, avionics, propulsion, test, launch, and GSE. You will be concentrated on NX and Teamcenter PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) applications support to Engineering including new software product testing and software training. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
- Development and delivery of Teamcenter / NX software training as well as coordination of all training activities.
- Ongoing support of NX software testing including changes and upgrades.
- Perform as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Engineering Design, Drafting, modeling standards using NX and Teamcenter including training and mentoring.
- Timely support of Engineering help desk for Teamcenter and NX.
- Full understanding and knowledge of Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM).
- Develop, support and manage Cadenas PARTsolutions /Standard Parts Library, templates, format and configuration files.
- Design, Test and Deployment of NX configurations.
- Manage Templates, Customizations, preferences.
- Verify NX 3D CAD model design for compliance with Engineering drawings, drafting/design manuals and specifications.
- Develop / Document design workflows and best practices.
- Participate in creation of Part Families as needed in ongoing support of Mechanical Routing application (Tubing and Piping).
- Understanding of Teamcenter Rich Client and AWC User Interface (UI) with NX.
- Coordinate with external vendors, consultants to provide additional Teamcenter and NX support.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain users and stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline
- 7+ years’ experience in NX and Teamcenter
- Experience working in design or manufacturing
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Prior experience in PLM concepts and functionalities, familiarization with design best practices, industry standards, drawing/drafting standards, understanding of PMI/GD&T.
- Programming skills, Python, C++, KF, Visual Basic, NX Open
- Understanding of Active Workspace Client (AWC) integration and visualization a plus.
- Ability to thrive in ambiguous environments, passionate about technology and finding ways to increase efficiency and have an untiring focus on excellent results.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of design principles.
- NX Administration / Configuration experience
- Experience with NX Part Families
- Experience in Production environment support for Teamcenter 4-Tier architecture, installation/visualization NX integration (Rich Client and AWC –User Interface (UI) with NX
Pay Range:
- Senior Teamcenter Architect - $121,700 - $160,720
- Staff Teamcenter Architect - $144,800 - $191,100
Salary Range: California
$121,700—$191,100 USD
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: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, 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, 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.
Top Skills
C++
Cadenas Partsolutions
Kf
Nx
Nx Open
Python
Teamcenter Plm
Visual Basic
Vast Long Beach, California, USA Office
2851 Orange Ave, Long Beach, CA, United States, 90755
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