Systems Innovation Engineering (SIE) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Accelint, developing integrated software, sensor, and systems engineering solutions at the speed of relevance to provide accelerated intelligence and operational dominance to our Aerospace and Defense (A&D) customers. We are an energetic team that prioritizes innovation. Our mission is to leverage advanced technology to enhance the affordability and readiness of defense systems, ensuring superior mission effectiveness for our clients.

The Windchill Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining Windchill PLM solutions and integrations within an advanced Software and Enterprise Solutions team. This role supports Windchill application development, data migration, and enterprise integrations for U.S. Department of Defense customers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in Windchill architecture, application development, and data migration, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years of combined experience in Windchill application development, architecture, and data migration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a trusted advisor to customer SMEs and the end-user community.
• Lead solution architecture, development, and implementation efforts across PTC’s Windchill and ThingWorx platforms.
• Design and develop custom Windchill solutions, including actions models, workflows, lifecycles, reports, and OIRs.
• Support and optimize data migration projects using Windchill Bulk Migrator, Load From File Framework, and custom scripts.
• Integrate Windchill with other enterprise systems and applications, ensuring seamless data flow.
• Analyze and cleanse data to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with business requirements.
• Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system testing.
• Debug and resolve complex application, customization, or data-related defects and issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for solutions, customizations, and data migration processes.
• Provide training and support to end-users on Windchill and ThingWorx functionalities and evolving business processes.
• Stay up to date with the latest Windchill developments, industry best practices, and DoD software policies.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently hold an active U.S. security clearance (or able to obtain one)
• Currently hold PTC certifications for Windchill
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or other Engineering discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with PTC’s Windchill PLM & ThingWorx Navigate software
• Experience working with and developing on top of Windchill version 12 and ThingWorx version 9
• Expertise in data migration methodologies, including the use of Windchill Bulk Migrator
• Strong SQL scripting skills and understanding of Windchill’s database schema
• Proficiency in Java, JSP, J2EE, XML, JSON, and HTML5 for Windchill development
• Experience collaborating with the PTC Technical Support & R&D organizations
• Knowledge of Windchill System & Business Administration, including security configurations
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and within a team

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Windchill version 13
• Experience with AWS cloud services
• Knowledge of DoD software development policies and requirements
• Experience in Agile software development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience investigating and resolving Windchill performance related issues
• Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration and shell scripting specifically for Windchill Implementations
• Familiarity with Configuration Status Accounting and/or Provisioning processes in the US DoD or equivalent military industrial supplier or platform owner
• Security + Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Remote / Hybrid work environment. In-person collaboration is required to support engagement with the team. In addition to in-office days, employees have the flexibility to telework (with supervisor approval) on designated days or as needed, provided they adhere to established communication protocols and fulfill their work responsibilities effectively. Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations.

SIE is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. SIE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at SIE are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SIE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.