DX System Administrator

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enable technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self‑motivated 3DX System Administrator to help us create the future of flight.

Deep expertise in Enovia 3

DEXPERIENCE, CATIA, and related engineering platforms is required. You will serve as a technical expert, process owner, and strategic leader for our CAD and PLM systems.

System Administration and Configuration:

• Administer and maintain PLM and CAD/PDM systems, including 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, and Solid Works, ensuring optimal system performance and integration.
• Configure and customize 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE functionalities, including BOM management, structure synchronization, Collaboration Space architecture, and system workflows.
• Manage user access, workflows, permissions, and data standards to ensure compliance, security, and system integrity.
• Collaborate with IT to design scalable and integrated PLM architectures that support enterprise‑wide engineering and production workflows.

Process Development and Standardization:

• Establish and enforce company‑wide PLM and CAD standards, including file naming conventions, revision management, and design documentation practices.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to align workflows, optimize processes, and ensure outputs are production‑ready.
• Develop and deliver training and guidance material on CAD/PLM systems, change management processes, and best practices to ensure system adoption and consistency.
• Provide technical support for CAD/PLM system issues, troubleshooting workflows, data management, and modeling challenges.
• Automate processes and implement scripts to streamline workflows, increase efficiency, and minimize downtime.
• Maintain documentation, perform validation testing, and ensure system updates maintain reliability and functionality.

• Must be US person.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred) or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in PLM/CAD system administration, including platforms like 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE, CATIA V5, and Solid Works.
• Proficiency in configuring and customizing 3
  
  DEXPERIENCE functionalities, including BOM management and workflows.
• Strong knowledge of CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Solid Works) and their integration with PLM systems.
• Hands‑on expertise with scripting and automation tools (e.g., MQL, TCL, Python) to optimize system workflows.

• Industry experience in aerospace, automotive, or other complex engineering domains preferred.

• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

• Minimum Range: $83,000.00 to $
• Maximum Range: $ to $

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles.

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, retirement savings plans, and more.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Information Technology
• Industry: Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Location:
  
  Manassas, VA