As-Designed) across manufacturing and engineering systemsDevelop deployment roadmaps, testing plans, and adoption strategies for production and logistics systems, from requirements definition through go-liveAct as a trusted advisor to Engineering, Operations, Industrialization, Quality, Supply Chain, and IT, translating business needs into system architecture and functional specificationsMentor engineers and technical leaders in digital manufacturing methodologies and best practicesWhat You BringBachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline10+ years of experience in Digital Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems, Manufacturing IT, or Enterprise Systems roles within the aerospace industryDemonstrated experience as a key user, solution owner, architect, or implementation leader for ERP and MES systemsProven experience integrating PLM, ERP, and MES systems, along with quality and manufacturing support applicationsStrong understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes, production operations, and enterprise business architecture principlesExperience leading software implementation projects from requirements definition through deployment and go-liveStrong communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and technical concepts into business outcomesBonus PointsMaster's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Manufacturing Systems, or a related fieldExperience in an aerospace startup or high-production-rate manufacturing environmentExperience supporting aircraft industrialization and production ramp-up programsKnowledge of cloud-based manufacturing platforms, data lake architecture, and manufacturing analyticsFamiliarity with Digital Thread, Model-Based Enterprise (MBE), and Industry 4.0 conceptsExperience supporting regulated aerospace manufacturing environments and quality management systemsLocation Remote candidates will be considered, provided they can travel regularly to both Manassas, VA and Springfield, OH, with an ultimate relocation requirement to Springfield, OH once the manufacturing facility is operational. The RoleAs our Principal Engineer, Digital Manufacturing, you'll serve as the technical authority for the architecture, integration, and deployment of Electra's manufacturing digital systems - connecting Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and the platforms that tie them together.