A New Paradigm For Space Operations.
Who We Are:
Space Kinetic is a dual use space technology startup building a completely new architecture for space operations – one that brings the advantages of proliferated drone technology (low-cost, operationally flexible, attainable, distributed) to space missions while reducing the ecosystem's reliance on consumable fuel. In a world where many companies are focused on incrementally improving the status quo, we are focused on creating something entirely different – an architecture underpinned by new first principles to meet the opportunities and challenges of the third space age head-on. Our goal is to move away from one-to-one space architectures – where each satellite in a constellation has one (or a small # of) primary payloads attached to the bus -- and unlock a ‘one-to-many’ system, where each satellite has a large number of payloads which can be deployed from their host spacecraft at high velocities without firing a thruster.
This is not a role for someone looking for a traditional 40-hour work week. Space Kinetic is building ambitious, first-of-its-kind technology, and that requires urgency, ownership, and a high level of commitment to changing the foundational assumptions for everything we do in space.
What You’ll Do:
Space Kinetic is seeking a Teamcenter Administrator to administer, optimize, and support our Siemens Teamcenter product lifecycle management environment. You will partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and IT to ensure the systems supporting our product data and engineering processes remain secure, reliable, and scalable. This role combines PLM administration, database management, Windows Server administration, and engineering process improvement. You will support daily Teamcenter operations while helping build a modern PLM environment capable of scaling alongside our engineering and manufacturing teams.
Job Responsibilities:
- Administer and maintain the Siemens Teamcenter PLM environment, including users, permissions, workflows, and access controls.
- Plan and support Teamcenter upgrades, patches, enhancements, and integrations with NX, SolidWorks, and other CAD applications.
- Monitor system health, server performance, application availability, databases, backups, and disaster recovery readiness.
- Troubleshoot Teamcenter, CAD integration, database, and infrastructure issues, partnering with Siemens and external vendors as needed.
- Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve PLM workflows, processes, and system functionality.
- Develop scripts and automation to improve administrative efficiency, system reliability, and performance.
- Maintain clear documentation of system architecture, configurations, and administrative procedures.
What It Takes:
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, networking, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. A degree is not required for candidates with substantial relevant experience
- 3+ years of experience administering Siemens Teamcenter in a Siemens PLM environment.
- Experience with Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and relational databases.
- Experience supporting CAD or product data management integrations.
- Strong understanding of PLM workflows, configurations, user administration, and permissions.
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills, with the ability to document complex systems and procedures.
What We'd Love:
- Experience with NX or SolidWorks integrations
- Experience with Teamcenter Active Workspace, BMIDE, Workflow Designer, or FMS
- Experience integrating Teamcenter with LDAP or Entra ID
- Experience with PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or other scripting and automation tools
- Experience administering Linux or virtualized environments
- Experience supporting aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 requirements
Where You’ll Be:
The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA.
What We Offer:
- Equity-Based Compensation
- Highly Competitive PTO and Holiday Calendar
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Unique Performance-Based Bonus Structure
ITAR Requirements:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.
The annual base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.
Pay Range
$115,000 — $135,000 USD