Senior Systems Engineering

Lead the Digital Thread for Next-Generation Aerospace Development as a Sr Systems Engineer!
Lead the Digital Thread for Next-Generation Aerospace Development
PDS Tech Commercial is seeking an experienced Sr Systems Engineer to support safety-critical aerospace programs through the design, integration, and administration of the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) platform .
In this highly visible role, you'll be responsible for connecting requirements, systems engineering, software, hardware, manufacturing, and verification data into a unified Digital Thread environment while ensuring compliance with ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254 standards.
This role is ideal for candidates with deep expertise in IBM ELM, Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), OSLC integrations, and aerospace certification environments.
Digital Thread & Enterprise Integration
Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems including:

PLM

CAD

Develop Digital Thread solutions enabling end-to-end traceability across the product lifecycle.
IBM Integration Adapters
Establish data synchronization and "single source of truth" strategies.
Support configuration management links between systems engineering data and product structures.
IBM ELM Administration & Architecture
Serve as the technical focal point for:
Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)
Engineering Test Management (ETM)
Global Configuration Management (GCM)
Configure project areas, workflows, permissions, and templates.
Troubleshoot platform performance and availability issues.
Aerospace Compliance & Requirements Management
Align ELM workflows with ARP4754A/B aerospace development processes.
Workflow & Quality Management
Partner with QA and engineering teams to support:
Python
JavaScript
Create executive-level project and traceability reporting.
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Computer Science
• 5+ years of experience supporting software or systems engineering tool environments

~ IBM ELM

• Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE)
• Experience integrating ELM with PLM platforms such as:
• Digital Thread implementations
• IBM ELM certifications

Aerospace systems engineering experience
Experience supporting Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall development environments
Power BI
Tableau
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization
Deep IBM ELM expertise
Digital Thread architecture experience
Requirements-Based Engineering background
Aerospace certification and compliance knowledge
PLM and enterprise tool integration experience
Ability to translate complex engineering workflows into scalable tool solutions
Hybrid work environment

• Opportunity to shape enterprise Digital Thread strategy
• Work on advanced aerospace systems programs
• High-impact role supporting systems, software, hardware, and manufacturing integration
• Exposure to cutting-edge MBSE and Requirements-Based Engineering initiatives
• Leadership opportunity within a world-class engineering organization

If you have expertise in IBM ELM, DOORS NG, EWM, ETM, Digital Thread architecture, Requirements-Based Engineering, and aerospace compliance frameworks , we'd love to hear from you.
Join PDS Tech Commercial as an IBM ELM / Digital Thread Architect and help drive the future of aerospace systems engineering and lifecycle management.
This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.
Pay Details: $101.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: