Senior Systems Engineer

PDS Tech Commercial; Arizona; On-site; USD 115,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a Sr Systems Engineer to lead the Digital Thread for next-generation aerospace development. You will connect requirements, systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, and verification data into a unified environment while complying with ARP4754A/B, DO-178C, and DO-254.

The role requires deep IBM ELM knowledge, RBE, MBSE, OSLC integrations, and aerospace certification experience; you'll integrate ELM with PLM platforms and support certifications and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, CS or related field.
• 5+ years in software or systems engineering tool environments.
• Deep hands-on with IBM ELM, DOORS NG, EWM, ETM, and RBE.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain IBM ELM integrations with PLM/CAD/ERP/MES.
• Develop end-to-end Digital Thread traceability across product lifecycle.
• Build and maintain integrations using OSLC, REST APIs, and IBM adapters.
• Establish data synchronization and single source of truth strategies.
• Support configuration management links between systems engineering data and product structures.

Skills

IBM ELM

MBSE

RBE

OSLC integrations

Aerospace certification

ARP4754/DO-178/DO-254

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace/Systems/CS

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

DOORS NG

EWM

ETM

Rhapsody

JTS

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Lead the Digital Thread for Next-Generation Aerospace Development as a Sr Systems Engineer!

Pay Rate: $101.00/hr

Lead the Digital Thread for Next-Generation Aerospace Development

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Sr Systems Engineerto support safety-critical aerospace programs through the design, integration, and administration of the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) platform.

In this highly visible role, you'll be responsible for connecting requirements, systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, and verification data into a unified Digital Thread environment while ensuring compliance with ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254 standards.

This role is ideal for candidates with deep expertise in IBM ELM, Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), OSLC integrations, and aerospace certification environments.

Key ResponsibilitiesDigital Thread & Enterprise Integration

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems including:
  • PLM
  • CAD
  • ERP
  • MES
• Develop Digital Thread solutions enabling end-to-end traceability across the product lifecycle.
• Build and maintain integrations using:
  • OSLC
  • REST APIs
  • IBM Integration Adapters
• Establish data synchronization and "single source of truth" strategies.
• Support configuration management links between systems engineering data and product structures.

IBM ELM Administration & Architecture

• Serve as the technical focal point for:
  • DOORS Next Generation (DNG)
  • Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)
  • Engineering Test Management (ETM)
  • Rhapsody
  • Global Configuration Management (GCM)
  • Jazz Team Server (JTS)
• Configure project areas, workflows, permissions, and templates.
• Troubleshoot platform performance and availability issues.

Aerospace Compliance & Requirements Management

• Align ELM workflows with ARP4754A/B aerospace development processes.
• Support Development Assurance Level (DAL A-E) traceability.
• Develop automated verification and compliance traceability matrices.
• Support certification activities and SOI reviews.

Workflow & Quality Management

• Partner with QA and engineering teams to support:
  • Test management
  • Defect tracking
  • Change management
  • Sprint planning
• Ensure compliance with:
  • ARP4754
  • DO-178C
  • DO-254
  • Industry and security standards

Reporting & Automation

• Develop custom integrations and automation using:
  • REST APIs
  • OSLC
  • Python
  • JavaScript
• Build automated dashboards and compliance reporting solutions.
• Create executive-level project and traceability reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:
  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Related technical discipline
• 5+ years of experience supporting software or systems engineering tool environments
• Deep hands-on expertise with:
  • IBM ELM
  • DOORS NG
  • EWM
  • ETM
  • Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE)
• Experience integrating ELM with PLM platforms such as:
  • Siemens Teamcenter
  • PTC Windchill
  • Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE
• Experience with:
  • Digital Thread implementations
  • MBSE environments
  • OSLC integrations
  • Automation and scripting

Preferred Qualifications

• IBM ELM certifications
• Aerospace systems engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ARP4754A/B
  • DO-178C
  • DO-254
• Experience supporting Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall development environments
• Advanced dashboard and reporting development using:
  • Power BI
  • Tableau
  • BIRT
  • IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Deep IBM ELM expertise
• Digital Thread architecture experience
• Requirements-Based Engineering background
• Aerospace certification and compliance knowledge
• PLM and enterprise tool integration experience
• Strong scripting and automation skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to translate complex engineering workflows into scalable tool solutions

Why Join Us?

• $101/hr