Overview
Client is seeking an IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) Architect to lead the design, integration, administration, and optimization of the IBM ELM/Jazz platform supporting safety-critical aerospace development programs. This role will drive Digital Thread initiatives, enabling end-to-end traceability across systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, and verification activities while ensuring compliance with aerospace regulatory standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise platforms including PLM, CAD, ERP, and MES systems.
- Develop and support Digital Thread capabilities using OSLC, REST APIs, and integration middleware.
- Define data federation and synchronization strategies to establish lifecycle-wide traceability and visibility.
- Establish configuration management relationships between systems engineering artifacts and product structures.
- Align IBM ELM workflows with ARP4754 aerospace development processes.
- Track Development Assurance Levels (DAL A-E) across system architectures and engineering activities.
- Develop automated traceability matrices and verification reporting for compliance audits and reviews.
- Administer and configure IBM ELM components including DOORS Next Gen, Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), Engineering Test Management (ETM), Rhapsody, Global Configuration Management (GCM), and Jazz Team Server (JTS).
- Configure project areas, security permissions, workflow templates, and governance controls.
- Troubleshoot platform performance issues and maintain system availability.
- Partner with Quality Assurance teams to align testing workflows and verification activities.
- Manage change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning processes within EWM.
- Ensure engineering data complies with aerospace, regulatory, and security requirements.
- Develop automation scripts, integrations, plugins, and reporting solutions using OSLC, REST APIs, JavaScript, and Python.
- Create and maintain compliance dashboards and lifecycle management reporting solutions.
Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Technologies
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
- 5 years of experience supporting software or systems engineering tool environments.
- Deep hands-on expertise with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) tools.
- Experience with DOORS Next Gen, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
- Experience integrating IBM ELM with enterprise platforms such as Teamcenter, Windchill, or 3DEXPERIENCE.
- Strong Digital Thread architecture and lifecycle integration experience.
- Experience with OSLC, REST APIs, data integration, and lifecycle management automation.
- Strong knowledge of ARP4754A/B aerospace development processes.
- Experience supporting DO-178C and DO-254 compliance activities.
- Experience with Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
- Scripting and automation experience using JavaScript and/or Python.
- Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
Preferred Skills or Experience
- IBM ELM certifications.
- Experience with IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization Integration Adapter.
- Experience developing compliance dashboards, automated reporting, or BIRT-based reporting solutions.
- Experience supporting safety-critical aerospace development programs.
Work Details
- Onsite position.
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
