Systems Engineer Senior - PLM Solutions

Position: Systems Engineer Senior Staff - PLM Solutions
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* Description:

** Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most

At Lockheed Martin, we are shaping the future of space exploration and defense  As a leader in the new space age, we are known for our pioneering spirit, collaborative partnerships, innovative thinking, and commitment to building remarkable products

Our team is dedicated to making a positive impact on the world by leveraging our unique skills and experiences to tackle complex engineering challenges  We are passionate about delivering exceptional results and creating a better tomorrow

The Senior Systems Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving the future state harmonization of enterprise 1

LMX Product Lifecycle Management  PLM  system functions, data models, and interfaces for LM Space and across multiple business areas  This role bridges the gap between complex engineering and production business processes and IT tool solutions, leading functional requirements development, strategy, and IT coordination

The ideal candidate will ensure that cross functional solutions are robust, secure, and scalable, ultimately managing the end to end lifecycle from initial solution design, data ontology definition, and data warehousing strategies down to strict data security governance, integration testing, user acceptance  buyoff , and deployment change management

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

- Requirements & Architecture Development:
Translate complex, cross functional engineering business processes into clear system requirements, functional specifications, and data architectures

- Enterprise Harmonization:
Partner with stakeholders across multiple business areas to drive consensus, harmonize disparate PLM data models, and align future state system interfaces

- Digital Thread Integration:
Support the product lifecycle from design and manufacturing planning to demand management, build, and sustainment by managing critical enterprise interfaces spanning PLM, ERP, and MES

- Data Strategy & Governance:
Define and analyze data ontologies, data warehousing structures, and data security frameworks to ensure enterprise grade digital continuity

- Technical Integration & Testing:
Lead IT coordination, solution design reviews, comprehensive integration testing, and final user buyoff/acceptance testing for PLM system enhancements

- Advanced Capabilities

Innovation: Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence  AI  and advanced analytics, to optimize PLM data utilization and system automation

- Change Management & Enablement:
Develop user experience training, support frameworks, and change management strategies to ensure seamless adoption of new PLM capabilities across the enterprise

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* 1  Professional experience in Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, or PLM Solution Design within a highly regulated engineering environment  e g , Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive  

2  Core Ecosystem & Governance Expertise:
Demonstrated hands on experience working extensively with the PTC Windchill ecosystem, including a deep understanding of Windchill data models, configurations, out of the box vs  custom capabilities, and the integration of these systems into enterprise data warehousing environments under strict data security governance protocols

3  Data Architecture & Database

Skills:

Proven experience with data warehousing tools, relational databases, and writing/analyzing SQL to query and validate complex datasets

4  Interface & Integration Protocols:
Strong working knowledge of interface and integration methodologies compatible with PTC tools, specifically RESTful APIs and modern web services

5  Cross Functional Enterprise Thread:
Direct experience managing or developing integration architectures that bridge the gap between PLM  PTC Windchill , ERP  SAP , and MES  Apriso

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Skills:

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* 1  Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline

2  Data Ontology & Security:
Deep domain knowledge in data ontology design,…