Configuration Management Coordinator

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 a Configuration Management (CM) Coordinator to support configuration management, engineering, and manufacturing operations. This role ensures Configuration Management documentation and processes are developed and implemented to help ensure product compliance and conformance. The CM Coordinator supports Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Product Data Management (PDM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Manufacturing Execution System (MES) processes and systems. The role is responsible for the day-to-day delivery and continuous improvement of product lifecycle management, configuration processes, system administration services, and data management throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and administer configuration management activities related to planning, identification, change management, status accounting, verification, and audit.
• Analyze proposed changes to design documentation to determine the impact on products and systems.
• Manage modification records, including Change Requests, Change Notices, Variances, and related documentation.
• Prepare change authorization documentation for company and subcontractor activities.
• Manage Configuration Review Boards (CRB) and Configuration Control Boards (CCB), including agendas and meeting minutes.
• Interface with program management, team members, and internal customers while tracking documents and action items.
• Plan and facilitate meetings, record minutes, control technical baselines, and track configuration status.
• Review and analyze released engineering change data and coordinate changes across engineering, manufacturing, support, and data control functions.
• Support overall program configuration and data management requirements.
• Develop reports and tools for users as required.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Experience:

A minimum of 3 years of Change Management and Document Control experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Autodesk Fusion 360, Teamcenter/Enovia, or similar Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
• Fusion 360 Manage certification is a plus.
• Prior experience with CAD, PLM, ERP, or related specialized software.
• Experience working with Inventor CAD, NetSuite ERP, and Solumina MES.
• Experience in the aerospace industry or a similar start-up environment.
• Experience with custom or off-the-shelf systems integration tools.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and 3D models.

Soft Skills:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated technical, functional, and analytical capabilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Technology Stack:

• Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
• Web-based platforms and applications.
• Autodesk Fusion 360.
• Teamcenter/Enovia or equivalent PLM systems.
• Inventor CAD.
• NetSuite ERP.
• Solumina MES.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use a computer and standard office software for extended periods.
• Ability to travel within the United States up to 10–15%.

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.