Teamcenter Administrator

About Varda

Low Earth orbit is open for business. Varda is accelerating the development of commercial space infrastructure, from in-orbit pharmaceutical processing to reliable and economical reentry capsules.

From life-saving pharmaceuticals to more powerful fiber optics, there is a world of products used on Earth today that can only be manufactured in space. Varda is accelerating innovation in the orbital economy by creating both the products and infrastructure needed so space can directly benefit life on Earth. Our mission is to expand the economic bounds of humankind.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing this goal, with leadership and staff comprised of veterans from SpaceX, Blue Origin, major pharmaceutical companies and Silicon Valley. Varda was founded in January 2021 by Will Bruey and Delian Asparouhov with significant backing from world class investors including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, Caffeinated Capital, General Catalyst, and Also Capital.

Varda is headquartered in El Segundo, California, where we have offices and a production facility where our vehicles, equipment, and materials are built, integrated, and tested. Varda also has offices in Washington, DC and Huntsville, AL.

Join Varda, and work to create a bustling in-space ecosystem.

About This Role

As the Teamcenter Administrator, you will support the development of the systems that are requited to design, build, and manufacture our satellites and space born products. You will support the development and
deployment of enterprise PLM and CAD systems critical to engineering and production at Varda. This individual will lead feature development and implementation of Teamcenter PLM with associated business application, working closely with Structures Engineering, Payloads and Mechanisms, Terrestrial Hardware, Propulsion, and Integration and Test Teams.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in our El Segundo headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a reliable, performant PLM platform (Teamcenter) to support mechanical design and engineering workflows.

• Develop, configure, and support integrations between Teamcenter, NX, and related business systems

• Anticipate tool and infrastructure needs, work with multiple organizations, and develop and implement processes, workflows and customizations to enable successful and rapid development.

• Capture user requirements and translate them into technical solutions, including workflows, business rules, and data models.

• Manage PLM tool customization and server-side development using Teamcenter APIs in a Government compliant, GCC-High, environment

• Support and troubleshoot issues related to CAD data management, change control, workflows, and user access.

• Collaborate with engineering, software, and IT teams to automate processes, improve data quality, and support scalability across systems.

• Build highly-resilient, high-performance, scalable, and flexible systems

• Provide training, documentation, and user support for Teamcenter and NX features.

• Drive scripting and automation to develop solutions to common problems and software integrations

• Implement best practices and controls for information security including customer data

• Handle special projects, taking full responsibility for the successful and timely completion of the project

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Multiple years of experience customizing PDM/PLM/CAD workflows and processes.

• Familiarity with Windows and Linux servers, scripting (Batch, PowerShell, Bash), and system administration tasks.

• Understanding of network and infrastructure fundamentals (routing, switching, firewalls).

• Prior experience in a high-growth startup or aerospace environment is highly desirable.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field—or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of experience administering and developing within PLM/PDM environments, particularly Teamcenter and NX.

• Proficiency with Teamcenter applications such as Workflow Designer, Structure Manager, Change Management, and Access Manager.

• Understanding of engineering data lifecycle, 3D modeling, Bill of Materials (BOM), and product configuration.

• Independently motivated with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex technical projects

• Strong documentation and communication skills, with the ability to engage with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

• U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S. to conform with U.S Government space technology export regulations under ITAR

Pay Range

• Salary Range: $121,000—$196,000 per year

• This role is on-site in El Segundo, CA

• Leveling and base salary is determined by job-related skills, education level, experience level, and job performance

• You will be eligible for long-term incentives in the form of stock options and/or long-term cash awards

• Offer compensation also includes the ability to purchase company stock through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

ITAR Requirements

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Varda, like all employers, must ensure that its employees working in the United States are lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Additionally, our employees are exposed to and have access to certain export-controlled items. At present, some of our technology to which employees have access requires a license to be exported to individuals other than “U.S. Persons” as defined in U.S. export regulations. Because our employees are provided access to export-controlled items, our current policy is to only hire “U.S. persons” who are permitted to have access to our technology without an export license.

“US person” means: U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (i.e., individual admitted to the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum in the U.S.)

Learn more about the ITAR here.

Benefits

• Exciting team of professionals at the top of their field working by your side

• Equity in a fully funded space startup with potential for significant growth (interns excluded)

• 401(k) matching (interns excluded)

• Unlimited PTO (interns excluded)

• Health insurance, including Vision and Dental

• Lunch and snacks provided on site every day. Dinners provided twice a week.

• Maternity / Paternity leave (interns excluded)

Varda Space Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

E-Verify Statement

Varda Space Industries, Inc. participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

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