Product Lifecycle Management Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Electra

Air travel is about to become something more: more direct, more accessible, and more connected to the places where people live, work and want to be. Every day in the U.S., people make 35 million trips of 50–500 miles, stuck in traffic or routed through crowded hubs. Chances are, you've been one of them. At Electra, we're changing that with the EL9, a nine-passenger, hybrid-electric aircraft that takes off and lands in just 150 feet. Our Ultra Short technology opens up thousands of new places to fly, beyond conventional runways, congested airports and long drives. We're backed by Lockheed Martin, Honeywell and Safran. Operators worldwide have signed intent-to-purchase agreements for the first 2,200 aircraft we produce, and we're moving toward first test flights in 2027.

Getting a new kind of aircraft airborne takes more than ambition. It takes our kind of bold: people who think big while working in the real world. Who move ideas into action and collaborate without silos. Who put people first and make room at the table for everyone. Who challenge one another without diminishing one another.

Sound like you? Then look beyond what you thought were your own limits, and help us take flight beyond runways.

The Role

As our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Specialist, you'll own configuration management and product lifecycle management across Electra. That means maintaining the integrity of our engineering data and hardware configurations, administering and evolving our Siemens Teamcenter environment, and building the integrations that connect PLM to the rest of our enterprise systems - CAD, wiring design, MES, and ERP.

This is a high-visibility, high-ownership role. You'll report directly into engineering leadership, interface regularly with senior leadership, and play a direct role in our path to certification. You'll also manage contracted PLM resources - translating Electra's functional requirements into work packages, driving contractor performance, and delivering results on the timeline the program demands.

What You'll Do

• Lead PLM implementation activities, including interfacing with contracted PLM resources and converting Electra's functional requirements into clearly scoped work for implementation specialists
• Drive contractor performance to accelerate feature delivery; directly execute PLM adjustments to workflows, user groups, and applications where needed
• Deliver the integration of Capital with Teamcenter, either directly or through contracted resources
• Perform IT activities required to support PLM implementation and ongoing maintenance
• Support users in troubleshooting issues and adding new capability into the PLM system quickly and effectively
• Provide regular updates to engineering leadership and Electra Senior Leadership on PLM progress, blockers, and resource needs
• Develop and implement configuration management procedures that unify program-level policy with PLM system capability
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all system configurations, including version control, change request management, and configuration audit support
• Guide requirements generation for MES and MRP systems and manage their integration into a cohesive enterprise data environment in partnership with Electra's One Data Source team
• Develop onboarding documentation and training for new users to reduce ramp-up time
• Set up automated monitoring of PLM systems and license usage
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, program leadership, suppliers, and certification leads to ensure configuration is managed effectively across the organization

What You Bring

• 10+ years of experience in PLM system administration, maintenance, and architecture
• Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter and NX
• Deep knowledge of PLM and Configuration Management principles applied in an aerospace engineering context
• Experience initializing, upgrading, and extending PLM environments, including integration with CAD, wiring design tools, MES, and ERP systems
• Demonstrated ability to manage PLM contractors and a network of external experts to deliver results
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• US Person (Citizen or Permanent Resident) required

Bonus Points

• Experience with PLM systems used in FAA Part 23 or Part 25 certification programs
• Deep familiarity with ERP and MES systems that integrate with Teamcenter
• Past success integrating Capital into a Teamcenter PLM environment

This range reflects the anticipated hiring range across all eligible locations; actual compensation is determined based on your relevant experience, skills, and geographic location. Total compensation includes performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Compensation Range

$130,000—$160,000 USD

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance; STD, LTD, and life insurance
• Generous PTO, sick leave, and company holidays
• Paid winter break
• 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Free catered lunches, coffee, snacks, and drinks at our Manassas headquarters
• Free on-site parking

Electra is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position may be subject to ITAR requirements.