JOB TITLE: Sr Systems Engineer
LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ
PAY RATE: $101.00/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
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Job Type: Contract (9 months with potential for extension)
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Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
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Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
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Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
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Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
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Shift: Day shift.
Qualifying Questions:
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Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
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Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
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Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
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Designs, implements, and maintains the IBM ELM or Jazz platform to support safety-critical aerospace workflows and the Digital Thread initiative.
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Configures IBM ELM Suite including DOORS Next Gen, Engineering Workflow Manager, Engineering Test Manager, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
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Implements and maintains integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems including PLM, CAD, ERP, and MES using OSLC, REST APIs, and specialized middleware.
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Builds linked data pipelines and defines data federation and synchronization strategies for a unified Digital Thread.
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Aligns IBM ELM platform workflows with ARP4754A/B guidelines for civil aircraft development.
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Maps and tracks development assurance levels (DAL A through E) across system architecture elements.
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Manages change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning within Engineering Workflow Management (EWM).
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Develops automation scripts, plugins, and integrations using REST APIs, OSLC, JavaScript, and Python.
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Designs and maintains automated reporting templates and compliance dashboards using IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization, BIRT, Power BI, or Tableau.
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Configures project areas, access rights, permissions, workflow templates, and troubleshooting for IBM ELM platform administration.
Requirements:
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Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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Bachelor s or Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
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5+ years of experience in software and systems engineering tooling with deep hands-on expertise in the IBM ELM ecosystem.
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Proven track record of integrating IBM ELM with major PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE.
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Strong practical experience with ARP4754A/B frameworks, including interaction with DO-178C and DO-254.
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Experience with Requirements Based Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
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Experience with OSLC integration, REST APIs, and scripting or automation using JavaScript and Python.
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Experience with IBM ELM tools including DOORS NG, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
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Experience creating enterprise dashboards using ELM, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
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Preferred: IBM Certified Specialist certification and familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery models.
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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