Configuration Management CAD Specialist

The Configuration Management CAD Specialist administers, supports, and optimizes Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools and the PTC Windchill Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. This role ensures engineering data integrity, manages CAD data and product structures, supports configuration management processes, and partners with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and IT teams to keep product development workflows running smoothly.

• Administer and support PTC Windchill PLM, including document management, part structures, workflows, life cycles, and access controls.
• Manage CAD data for engineering teams, ensuring proper revision control, release processes, and data integrity.
• Support integration between Windchill and CAD applications such as Creo, Solid Works, AutoCAD, and other supported engineering tools.
• Develop, maintain, and improve CAD and PLM standards, procedures, templates, and best practices.
• Troubleshoot CAD and Windchill issues, providing timely technical support and user training.
• Coordinate change requests (CRs), change notices (CNs), and release workflows.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Material (BOMs), product structures, and related engineering documentation.
• Perform data migration, validation, and cleanup for legacy and new product information.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
• Support software upgrades, testing, and rollout of new Windchill and CAD capabilities.
• Generate reports, dashboards, and metrics on engineering data and PLM performance.
• Maintain system documentation, user guides, and training materials.
• Ensure compliance with company quality standards, cybersecurity requirements, and applicable industry regulations.

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related technical field; equivalent experience considered.
• 3-7 years of experience supporting CAD systems and PTC Windchill in an engineering environment.
• Experience with PLM administration, engineering document control, and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of CAD software, particularly Solid Works but could also include Creo, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
• Solid understanding of product lifecycle management principles and engineering change processes.
• Experience with BOM management and product structure maintenance.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting cross-functional teams.

• Experience with PTC Windchill administration and workflow configuration.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or other regulated industries.

• Office environment.
• Occasional travel (up to 10%).
• Availability to support engineering teams during product releases and system maintenance windows.

• The successful candidate will bring strong technical expertise in Solid Works and PTC Windchill, maintain exceptional attention to detail, promote data quality and process compliance, and partner effectively with engineering and business stakeholders to improve product development efficiency.

August 19, 2026

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.