Sr Systems Engineer

Overview

Client is seeking an IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) Architect to lead the design, integration, administration, and optimization of the IBM ELM/Jazz platform supporting safety-critical aerospace development programs. This role will drive Digital Thread initiatives, enabling end-to-end traceability across systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, and verification activities while ensuring compliance with aerospace regulatory standards.

Core Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise platforms including PLM, CAD, ERP, and MES systems.
• Develop and support Digital Thread capabilities using OSLC, REST APIs, and integration middleware.
• Define data federation and synchronization strategies to establish lifecycle-wide traceability and visibility.
• Establish configuration management relationships between systems engineering artifacts and product structures.
• Align IBM ELM workflows with ARP4754 aerospace development processes.
• Track Development Assurance Levels (DAL A-E) across system architectures and engineering activities.
• Develop automated traceability matrices and verification reporting for compliance audits and reviews.
• Administer and configure IBM ELM components including DOORS Next Gen, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Engineering Test Management (ETM), Rhapsody, Global Configuration Management (GCM), and Jazz Team Server (JTS).
• Configure project areas, security permissions, workflow templates, and governance controls.
• Troubleshoot platform performance issues and maintain system availability.
• Partner with Quality Assurance teams to align testing workflows and verification activities.
• Manage change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning processes within EWM.
• Ensure engineering data complies with aerospace, regulatory, and security requirements.
• Develop automation scripts, integrations, plugins, and reporting solutions using OSLC, REST APIs, JavaScript, and Python.
• Create and maintain compliance dashboards and lifecycle management reporting solutions.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Technologies

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting software or systems engineering tool environments.
• Deep hands-on expertise with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) tools.
• Experience with DOORS Next Gen, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
• Experience integrating IBM ELM with enterprise platforms such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Strong Digital Thread architecture and lifecycle integration experience.
• Experience with OSLC, REST APIs, data integration, and lifecycle management automation.
• Strong knowledge of ARP4754A/B aerospace development processes.
• Experience supporting DO-178C and DO-254 compliance activities.
• Experience with Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Scripting and automation experience using JavaScript and/or Python.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.

Preferred Skills or Experience

• IBM ELM certifications.
• Experience with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Integration Adapter.
• Experience developing compliance dashboards, automated reporting, or BIRT-based reporting solutions.
• Experience supporting safety-critical aerospace development programs.

Work Details

• Onsite position.
• U.S. Citizenship required.