Senior Application Engineer, PLM
$126,700–$158,400 year
HybridSan Jose, California, United States
Job Summary
Perform advanced configuration and customization of existing Teamcenter modules including Foundation, Change Management, and NX Integration. Collaborate directly with end-users to gather, refine, and document system requirements while following and enhancing existing code management processes using Bitbucket, Jira, and TeamCity. Guide technical activities of additional team members and support non-configuration tasks such as data migrations, system upgrades, and AI integration. Contribute to performance tuning, scalability, and security efforts while working with project managers to plan, estimate, and break down projects into measurable sprints. Lead periodic architecture reviews, performance audits, and PLM health checks to drive innovation in scalable digital thread solutions and cloud deployment strategies.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred)
- 10–15 years of experience working with Siemens Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM system) in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environment
- Demonstrated success designing and implementing PLM architectures, data models, interfaces and integrations
- Hands-on programming/configuration experience: e.g., BMIDE, ITK, Workflow Manager, SOAP/REST APIs, Active Workspace customization, scripting (Java, C#, Python, etc.)
- Strong experience integrating PLM with CAD/CAE, ERP, MES, digital simulation/analysis systems, supplier portals
- Solid understanding of configuration management, variant/derivative management, digital thread, product lifecycle processes
- Familiarity with the US aerospace regulatory environment (e.g., AS9100, FAA, EASA, Part 145, MRO), and ability to support traceability and audit readiness
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders
- Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with competing priorities and occasional ambiguity
- Willingness to drive change, challenge status-quo, and lead architectural decisions
- While remote is possible, this role will require occasional travel for on-site work at Archer Aviation headquarters in San Jose, CA
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree or MBA in relevant discipline
- Experience with cloud-based (Amazon Web Service) PLM architecture
- Prior experience in eVTOL, aerospace manufacturing, or mobility industry
- Experience mentoring or leading PLM/IT technical teams
- Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD practices applied to PLM deployments, containerization, microservices
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