Systems Engineer Jobs in Phoenix, AZ

As a core member of our engineering and systems team, you will design, implement, and maintain the IBM ELM/Jazz platform to support safety-critical aerospace workflows and drive our Digital Thread initiative. You will support tool development for managing and tracking RBE activities, ensuring seamless compliance and end-to-end traceability from aircraft-level requirements through manufacturing, software, and hardware verification. You will act as the master architect connecting systems engineering data with broader enterprise engineering lifecycles.

Responsibilities:

• Digital Thread & Enterprise Integration
• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems (e.g., PLM, CAD, ERP, MES) to form a unified Digital Thread.
• Build linked data pipelines across tools using OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration), REST APIs, and specialized middleware (e.g., IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Integration Adapter).
• Define data federation and synchronization strategies to ensure "single source of truth" visibility across the entire product lifecycle.
• Establish automated configuration management links between systems engineering data and physical product structures (e.g., As-Designed/As-Built BOMs).
• ARP4754 Compliance & Safety Management
• Align the IBM ELM platform workflow with ARP4754 guidelines for civil aircraft development.
• Map and track development assurance levels (DAL A through E) across all system architecture elements.
• Prepare automated traceability and verification matrices to support compliance audits and SOI reviews.
• IBM ELM Platform Administration & Architecture
• Focal for the administration and configuration of the IBM ELM Suite (DOORS Next Gen, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS).
• Configure project areas, access rights, permissions, and workflow templates.
• Troubleshoot system performance, resolve configuration conflicts, and maintain platform availability.
• Workflow, Testing & Compliance
• Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) to align Engineering Test Management (ETM) with RBE workflows.
• Manage change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning within Engineering Workflow Management (EWM).
• Ensure development and systems data comply with regulatory, industry, and security standards (e.g., ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254).
• Customization & Reporting
• Develop automation scripts, plugins, and integrations using REST APIs, OSLC, and JavaScript/Python.
• Design and maintain automated reporting templates and compliance dashboards (e.g., using IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization or BIRT).

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years in software/systems engineering tooling.
• Digital Thread Expertise: Proven track record of integrating IBM ELM with major PLM systems (such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE).
• Aerospace Expertise: Strong practical experience with ARP4754A/B frameworks, including interaction with DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware).
• IBM ELM Mastery: Deep, hands-on expertise in the IBM ELM ecosystem. (Specific certifications like IBM Certified Specialist are a strong plus).
• Methodology Knowledge: Familiarity with Safety-Critical Lifecycle Management, Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery models.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Requirements Based Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), OSLC integration, and scripting/automation.
• Soft Skills: Excellent cross-functional communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Pay: $90.00 - $101.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working on W2?
• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States, US Citizen?
• Are you willing to work on a contract basis?
• How many years of experience do you have with software/systems engineering tooling?
• How many years of experience do you have with integrating IBM ELM with major PLM systems (such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE)?
• How many years of practical experience with ARP4754A/B frameworks, including interaction with DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware)
• How many years of deep, hands-on experience do you have with the IBM ELM ecosystem?
• How many years of experience do you have in designing and maintaining automated reporting templates and compliance dashboards (e.g., using IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization or BIRT)?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85034