Job Summary:
Astra is a company dedicated to improving life on Earth from space through innovative technologies. They are seeking a hands-on Digital Systems Engineer to manage and enhance their Odoo 17 ERP and ION MES platforms, while also driving the adoption of AI tools across the business. This role involves configuring systems, supporting teams in various departments, and ensuring effective use of technology to improve operations.
Responsibilities:
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Odoo 17 and ION MES — covering day-to-day operations, data integrity, and system updates.
• Monitor system performance and implement process improvements through structured process mapping and root-cause analysis.
• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Shop Floor teams to ensure full and accurate ERP/MES utilization.
• Partner with IT to maintain clean integration between ERP/MES platforms and other enterprise applications.
• Analyze ION production data to surface bottlenecks, generate actionable metrics, and propose targeted flow improvements.
• Build and maintain SOPs within the systems to standardize workflows and reinforce quality control.
• Develop and deliver user training at all levels; provide responsive technical support and gather feedback for continuous improvement.
• Design and maintain custom reports and dashboards covering production efficiency, quality, and delivery KPIs.
• Contribute to ERP/MES implementation projects — requirements gathering, configuration, testing, and go-live support.
• Champion the practical use of AI platforms (Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and others) across teams — identifying high-value use cases, building internal guides, and supporting adoption.
• Evaluate and pilot new AI tools relevant to manufacturing operations, reporting, and enterprise workflows, making recommendations for broader rollout.
• Develop prompt libraries, workflow templates, and best-practice documentation to help teams get consistent, reliable results from AI tools.
Qualifications:
Required:
• BS in Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years hands-on ERP and/or MES experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on Odoo 17 experience — configuration, modules, and reporting
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory, and quality workflows
• Working knowledge of AI productivity platforms (Claude, Copilot, or similar)
• Clear communicator comfortable working across technical and non-technical teams
Preferred:
• Experience with ION MES or similar shop floor systems
• SQL proficiency for custom queries and reporting
• Experience building prompt libraries or AI workflow documentation
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methods
• Exposure to MES/shop floor equipment integrations and data collection
Company:
Astra is a rocket launch startup that provides satellite delivery and launch services. Founded in 2016, the company is headquartered in Alameda, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.
