Product Lifecycle Management Specialist

Electra.aero; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and holidays

Winter break

401(k) with immediate vesting

Free catered lunches at Manassas HQ

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Electra is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Specialist in Manassas, VA to own configuration and lifecycle management across the company. You will administer Siemens Teamcenter, evolve the PLM environment, and integrate it with CAD, wiring, MES, and ERP systems while coordinating with engineering leadership and external contractors.

You will drive contractor performance, manage work packages, and deliver results on schedule, reporting blockers and progress to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in PLM system administration, maintenance, and architecture.
• Hands-on with Siemens Teamcenter and NX.
• Deep knowledge of PLM and configuration management in an aerospace context.
• Experience upgrading/extending PLM with CAD, wiring, MES, and ERP integrations.
• Ability to manage PLM contractors and external experts to deliver results.
• Strong cross-functional communication in a fast-paced environment.
• US Person: Citizen or Permanent Resident required.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLM implementation activities with contracted resources and scoped work.
• Drive contractor performance and adjust PLM workflows and access.
• Deliver integration of Capital with Teamcenter.
• Perform IT activities to support PLM implementation and maintenance.
• Support users and extend PLM capabilities quickly and effectively.
• Provide updates to engineering leadership and senior management on progress.
• Develop configuration management procedures aligning policy with PLM capability.
• Maintain accurate configuration records and change management workflows.
• Guide MES/MRP requirements and integrate with One Data Source teams.
• Create onboarding docs and training for new users.
• Set up automated monitoring of PLM systems and license usage.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure consistent configuration across the organization.

Skills

PLM administration

Teamcenter

NX

Configuration management

Contractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Aerospace PLM context

US Person

Job description

About Electra

At Electra, we’re building the EL9 — a nine‑passenger, hybrid‑electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point‑to‑point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation.

At Electra, we’re building the EL9 — a nine‑passenger, hybrid‑electric aircraft that takes off and lands in 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology unlocks thousands of new operating locations and enables what we call Direct Aviation: quiet, point‑to‑point regional travel that gets people from where they are to where they want to go, without the congestion of major airports or the noise of conventional aviation.

A global company, headquartered in Manassas, VA, Electra is backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, and Safran, has filed for FAA Part 23 type certification, and carries 2,000+ intent to purchase from operators worldwide. We’re a team of ~100 people moving fast toward first EL9 test flights in 2027 and certification by late 2029 or 2030. Every hire matters at this stage — and this role is no exception.

The Role

As our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Specialist, you’ll own configuration management and product lifecycle management across Electra. That means maintaining the integrity of our engineering data and hardware configurations, administering and evolving our Siemens Teamcenter environment, and building the integrations that connect PLM to the rest of our enterprise systems - CAD, wiring design, MES, and ERP.

This is a high‑visibility, high‑ownership role. You’ll report directly into engineering leadership, interface regularly with senior leadership, and play a direct role in our path to certification. You’ll also manage contracted PLM resources - translating Electra’s functional requirements into work packages, driving contractor performance, and delivering results on the timeline the program demands.

What You’ll Do

• Lead PLM implementation activities, including interfacing with contracted PLM resources and converting Electra's functional requirements into clearly scoped work for implementation specialists
• Drive contractor performance to accelerate feature delivery; directly execute PLM adjustments to workflows, user groups, and applications where needed
• Deliver the integration of Capital with Teamcenter, either directly or through contracted resources
• Perform IT activities required to support PLM implementation and ongoing maintenance
• Support users in troubleshooting issues and adding new capability into the PLM system quickly and effectively
• Provide regular updates to engineering leadership and Electra Senior Leadership on PLM progress, blockers, and resource needs
• Develop and implement configuration management procedures that unify program‑level policy with PLM system capability
• Maintain accurate, up‑to‑date records of all system configurations, including version control, change request management, and configuration audit support
• Guide requirements generation for MES and MRP systems and manage their integration into a cohesive enterprise data environment in partnership with Electra's One Data Source team
• Develop onboarding documentation and training for new users to reduce ramp‑up time
• Set up automated monitoring of PLM systems and license usage
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers, and certification leads to ensure configuration is managed effectively across the organization

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in PLM system administration, maintenance, and architecture
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
• Deep knowledge of PLM and Configuration Management principles applied in an aerospace engineering context
• Experience initializing, upgrading, and extending PLM environments, including integration with CAD, wiring design tools, MES, and ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage PLM contractors and a network of external experts to deliver results
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment
• US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required

Bonus Points

• Experience with PLM systems used in FAA Part 23 or Part 25 certification programs
• Deep familiarity with ERP and MES systems that integrate with Teamcenter
• Past success integrating Capital into a Teamcenter PLM environment

This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation Range: $130,000 USD - $160,000 USD

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
• Free on‑site parking

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.