Job Description
SWISSto12 is one of the world’s fastest-growing aerospace companies, evolving from its pioneering use of 3D printing technologies for high-performance Radio Frequency (RF) products and applications to recently announcing the manufacture of entire geostationary telecom satellites, called HummingSat, that define a new category in space.
HummingSat is the world’s first commercial telecom GEO SmallSat developed in collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA). Its uniquely compact size combined with highly capable telecom payloads allows telecommunications operators to deploy a cost-efficient, compact, and agile asset without sacrificing performance or security. HummingSat has been selected by Intelsat to build the I-45 satellite, by Inmarsat to build three I-8 satellites, and recently by Astrum Mobile to build the NEASTAR-1 satellite.
SWISSto12 is also a leading provider of Radio-Frequency (RF) products and sub-systems for satellite communication and remote sensing applications. The company’s patented 3D printing technologies and associated product designs are unique to deliver lightweight, compact, highly performing, and competitive RF products.
CADM is responsible for governing configuration management and technical data within Windchill (PLM), ensuring data integrity, traceability, compliance, and timely availability of documentation and configuration items throughout the full project lifecycle. The role acts as a key enabler for engineering, program management, quality, and supply chain activities, particularly at major project milestones.
Job Requirements
* 2 to 5 years’ experience in configuration document management or equivalent.
* Bachelor of Science or Arts degree
* CM certification from a recognized CM Institute or equivalent experience.
* Solid experience in Configuration Management, Product Data Management, and PLM administration.
* Hands‑on experience with PTC Windchill (user support, data structures, lifecycles, workflows).
* Strong understanding of digital product maintenance (change management, BOM Management, configurations, variances and options, classifications, etc.).
* Experience working in regulated or high‑reliability environments (aerospace, space, defense, automotive, medical, etc.)
* High attention to detail and data quality.
* Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate clearly.
* Comfortable balancing operational support with long-term improvements.
* Experience with ECSS standards or equivalent.
* Understanding of BOM (Bill of Material) concepts and strategies.
* Experience interfacing PLM with ERP (Information Mapping).
Job Responsibilities
1. Configuration Management & Governance
* Apply and enforce configuration management rules across products, documents, parts,BOMs, and configuration items.
* Ensure correct identification, versioning, maturity state transitions, and configuration status accounting.
* Maintain configuration control of internal and vendor-supplied documentation and integrate them into project configuration items as required.
* Ensure end‑to‑end traceability between requirements, designs, changes, and deliverables.
* Act as a guardian of CM discipline in daily operations and audits.
2. Windchill (PLM) Administration & Data Quality
* Act as Windchill Super User / Administrator.
* Administer Windchill structures including object types, attributes, classifications, lifecycles, templates, workflows, and folder structures.
* Support users and resolve complex PLM, data, and workflow issues.
* Ensure BOM coherence, consistency, and alignment with approved configurations.
* Maintain high data quality through governance rules, validations, audits, and clean‑up activities.
* Support system evolution, upgrades, and data migration activities when required.
3. Document & Data Management
* Manage technical documentation workflows from document creation through approval, release, and delivery.
* Create, manage, and maintain document templates, cover sheets, and formatting standards.
* Manage the Master Document List, including version control and controlled distribution.
* Ensure all released documents meet formatting, reference, and contractual requirements.
* Provide general documentation support (review, formatting, reference checking, consistency checks).
4. Change Management Support
* Support and administer Change processes (CR, CN, tasks) within Windchill.
* Ensure correct routing, role attribution, execution, traceability, and closure of changes.
* Support CCB preparation and management for approval of configuration items.
* Ensure change management is compliant with ECSS requirements and internal procedures.
5. Program & Milestone Review Support
* Support configuration and data completeness audits at key milestones (SRR, EQSR, PDR, CDR, MRR, TRR, LRR, etc.).
* Verify deliverables for major milestone reviews.
* Configure data packages, including minutes and close‑out actions.
* Support review preparation and post-review closeout meetings.
* Generate periodic configuration snapshots (e.g. BoM, CIDL, ABCL).
6. Process Definition & Continuous Improvement
* Contribute to the definition, documentation, and continuous improvement of CM, CADM, and PLM-related processes.
* Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks in data flows and system usage.
* Propose and support implementation of automation, simplification, and best practices.
* Contribute to cross‑functional alignment between engineering, quality, program management, and supply chain.
7. Contracting & External Interfaces
* Support contracting activities by ensuring consistency of documents, references, exhibits, and attachments.
* Manage controlled updates and formal delivery of documents to customers throughout the contract lifecycle.
8. Training & Enablement
* Provide onboarding and training to new users and key users on document management, CM rules, and Windchill usage.
* Create and maintain guidelines, best practices, and reference materials.
* Promote data hygiene, configuration awareness, and correct PLM usage across the organization.
* Participate in cross‑functional tasks and company‑wide initiatives as required in a dynamic and fast‑growing environment.
Job Benefits
Further details to be shared by our recruitment team.
About SWISSto12
More about SWISSto12: SWISSto12 has successfully established contracts with Intelsat, Inmarsat, Astrum Mobile and ESA for HummingSat as well as contracts for their RF product line in Europe, and the US with prominent partners and customers such as Thales, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, SES and the ESA. SWISSto12 is a spin off from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), is privately owned and backed by prominent Swiss and European Investors. SWISSto12 is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and operates a US and European‑subsidiaries in Foster City California. The company is well funded for its near and mid‑term developments and backed by a solid customer revenue stream.
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