Full-Time

Senior PDM Administrator

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CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro

201-500 employees

Develops compact communication systems for space

Hardware
Aerospace

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Austin, TX, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Austin, TX.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Materials & Structures
Research & Development
Aerospace Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
JIRA
Confluence
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or similar, or, if no degree, 4 years of additional relevant experience is required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a CAD/PDM Administrator or similar position.
  • Proficiency or expert knowledge in using CAD tools. Experience with SolidWorks is required.
  • Demonstrated experience working in and administrating a PDM version control database. Some SolidWorks PDM experience is required.
  • Strong experience with Data Management and Configuration Control management.
  • Experience in providing user support and training on PLM/PDM systems.
  • Comfortable with collaboration tools such as MS Teams, Confluence, and Jira.
  • Ability to work well under deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • An eye for detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Configure and maintain PDM/PLM workflows using SolidWorks Product Data Management (PDM).
  • Implement and maintain CAD file standards, templates, libraries and system configurations.
  • Responsible for the maintenance and administration of the SolidWorks PDM Vault for current and new users.
  • Provide user support and trainings as needed.
  • Review and enforce best practices for data and configuration management.
  • Help document relevant engineering processes and workflows and implement updates with input from appropriate stakeholders.

CesiumAstro creates compact and efficient communication systems specifically for space applications. Their products, such as the Nightingale Series and CommPack, are designed to be small and scalable, meeting the industry's standards for Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C). The company also offers a range of products including a software-defined radio, a credit-card-sized single-board computer, and a high-efficiency DC-to-DC converter. CesiumAstro differentiates itself by providing modular hardware and software that can be customized for specific mission needs, catering to clients like NASA. The goal of CesiumAstro is to deliver affordable, mission-ready communication solutions by leveraging advanced semiconductor and manufacturing technologies.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$135.4M

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

25%

1 year growth

50%

2 year growth

105%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $65 million Series B+ funding round led by Trousdale Ventures provides significant financial backing for expansion and product development.
  • Selection by Rocket Lab to provide multi-beam Ka-band communications payloads for the Space Development Agency's Tranche 2 Transport Layer Constellation highlights CesiumAstro's industry leadership.
  • Founder and CEO Shey Sabripour's appointment to the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium Executive Committee underscores the company's influence and leadership in the aerospace sector.

What critics are saying

  • The lawsuit alleging trade secret misappropriation by a former executive could lead to legal and financial repercussions.
  • The niche market of space-based radio technology is highly competitive, with only a handful of companies working at the cutting edge, increasing the pressure to continuously innovate.

What makes CesiumAstro unique

  • CesiumAstro's focus on compact, high-performance communication systems for space applications sets it apart in the aerospace market, where size, weight, power, and cost are critical factors.
  • Their modular hardware and software building blocks offer seamless integration for mission-specific payload configurations, providing a unique value proposition.
  • The company's utilization of the latest semiconductor and manufacturing technologies ensures they remain at the forefront of innovation, offering affordable solutions with a first-mover advantage.

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