Senior Systems Engineering

JOB TITLE: Sr Systems Engineer

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Type: Contract (9 months with potential for extension)
Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Shift: Day shift.
S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Designs, implements, and maintains the IBM ELM or Jazz platform to support safety-critical aerospace workflows and the Digital Thread initiative.
Configures IBM ELM Suite including DOORS Next Gen, Engineering Workflow Manager, Engineering Test Manager, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
Implements and maintains integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems including PLM, CAD, ERP, and MES using OSLC, REST APIs, and specialized middleware.
Builds linked data pipelines and defines data federation and synchronization strategies for a unified Digital Thread.
Aligns IBM ELM platform workflows with ARP4754A/B guidelines for civil aircraft development.
Manages change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning within Engineering Workflow Management (EWM).
Develops automation scripts, plugins, and integrations using REST APIs, OSLC, JavaScript, and Python.
Designs and maintains automated reporting templates and compliance dashboards using IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization, BIRT, Power BI, or Tableau.
Configures project areas, access rights, permissions, workflow templates, and troubleshooting for IBM ELM platform administration.
Bachelor s or Master s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
5+ years of experience in software and systems engineering tooling with deep hands-on expertise in the IBM ELM ecosystem.
Proven track record of integrating IBM ELM with major PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE.
Experience with Requirements Based Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
Experience with OSLC integration, REST APIs, and scripting or automation using JavaScript and Python.
Experience with IBM ELM tools including DOORS NG, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS.
Experience creating enterprise dashboards using ELM, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
Preferred: IBM Certified Specialist certification and familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery models.
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.
S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense