Principal Software Integration Engineer

Position Title: Principal Software Integration Engineer

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Principal Software Integration Engineer opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• PLM Product Manager (75% time):
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all PLM development efforts.
  • Act as the main interface with external PLM subcontractors and coordinate priorities, deliverables, and follow-up actions.
  • Provide back-end PLM development leadership as needed to support system enhancements and configuration changes.
  • Develop and refine PLM policies and procedures in partnership with engineering and other business stakeholders.
  • Partner closely with the PLM Lead/Specialist who manages day-to-day administration and operational support.
• Software QA (20% time):
  • Collaborate with the QA team to understand current processes, open questions, and improvement opportunities.
  • Draft original QA policies and procedures to support consistency, compliance, and clarity.
  • Review software and related deliverables to help ensure quality expectations are understood and met.
  • Support special projects that may expand over time, including document control, accounting platform integration, third-party tool AI integration, and related cross-functional initiatives.
  • Contribute subject matter expertise drawn from prior experience to help solve complex operational and technical challenges.
• Special Projects (5% time, growing as other projects are completed):
  • Document Control Integration
  • Accounting Platform Integration
  • AI strategy development and tool integration

Job Qualifications:

• Direct prior experience in enterprise software integration with relevant platforms (Ex: Siemens Team Center, Oracle P6, MS Dynamics, MS 365 & SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to serve as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Strong process-building skills, with the ability to draft clear policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of software quality assurance concepts and collaborative QA practices.
• Comfort working across multiple priorities and adapting as business needs evolve.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.
• Ability to analyze current-state processes and recommend practical improvements.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

Preferred Job Qualifications: 

• Experience in technical operations, systems administration, QA, or engineering support role.
• Exposure to document control, platform integrations, or third-party software implementation.
• Experience working with subcontractors or managed service partners.
• Familiarity with policy development in regulated or process-driven environments.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams in a fast-paced organization.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $140-190K
• Location: Oak Brook, IL (Onsite)
• Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.