Highlights
We’re seeking a Toolchain Architect to elevate our Digital Thread by designing and operating an IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) ecosystem that unites requirements, development, verification, and manufacturing. That’s the impact you’ll deliver—tight traceability, faster decisions, and stronger compliance for safety‑critical aerospace programs.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1977 |
| Website | http://www.pdstech.com/ |
Description
Ready to connect every engineering decision to every requirement?
If you thrive on building end‑to‑end traceability, this role is for you. We’re seeking a Toolchain Architect to elevate our Digital Thread by designing and operating an IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) ecosystem that unites requirements, development, verification, and manufacturing.
Role snapshot
- Own the architecture and administration of IBM ELM: DOORS Next, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
- Create and maintain integrations to Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, plus ERP, CAD, and MES tools.
- Drive Digital Thread initiatives that establish a single source of truth across the product lifecycle.
- Uphold aerospace compliance with ARP4754A/B, DO‑178C, and DO‑254 through disciplined processes and tooling.
- Automate reporting and workflow using OSLC, REST APIs, Python, and JavaScript.
Do these statements describe you?
- You bring 8+ years working directly with IBM ELM/Jazz technologies.
- You are fluent in DOORS Next, EWM, and ETM, and comfortable across systems engineering toolsets.
- You’ve integrated ELM with PLM systems like Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
- You practice MBSE and Requirements‑Based Engineering and have led Digital Thread efforts.
- You’ve operated in aerospace or similarly regulated environments (preferred).
Imagine enabling a program review where every hardware test, software change, and system requirement are linked and auditable. That’s the impact you’ll deliver—tight traceability, faster decisions, and stronger compliance for safety‑critical aerospace programs.
About Company
One of the oldest and largest staffing companies in the United States, PDS Tech connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial. We offer our contractors an ala carte benefits package that far exceeds our competitors, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, and employee prepaid legal services. We have an active referral bonus program to reward the collaborative efforts of our contractor community. Depending on your location or job category, holidays and longevity bonuses may also be offered. In addition, we have a recognition program to honor workplace accomplishments and celebrate contractor achievements.
PDS Tech has recently joined the AKKA Group. AKKA is an international leader listed on the Euronext stock exchange and provides engineering consulting and R&D services for clients in the fields of automotive, aerospace and rail, and including life sciences, telecommunications, energy and defense. For more information about AKKA Technologies, visit https://www.akka-technologies.com/
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.
For more information visit us at www.pdstech.com or call (800) 270-4737.