Senior Systems Engineer
Location: Phoenix, AZ 85034
Employment Type: W2 Contract – 9 Months with the Possibility of Extension
Pay Rate: $91.00 – $101.00/hour (determined by experience)
Shift: Standard Business Hours
Work Model: Hybrid
Role Overview
BEPC is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and integration of the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)/Jazz platform for safety-critical aerospace programs in Phoenix, AZ.
This role will support Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE), regulatory compliance, end-to-end traceability, and Digital Thread initiatives across aircraft requirements, manufacturing, software, hardware, testing, and verification activities. The ideal candidate will have deep IBM ELM expertise, aerospace systems engineering experience, and a proven ability to integrate engineering lifecycle tools across enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain the IBM ELM/Jazz platform for aerospace engineering workflows.
- Serve as a technical focal point for IBM DOORS Next Generation, Engineering Workflow Management, Engineering Test Management, Rhapsody, Global Configuration Management, and Jazz Team Server.
- Configure project areas, permissions, access controls, workflows, templates, and lifecycle processes.
- Integrate IBM ELM with PLM, CAD, ERP, MES, and other enterprise engineering systems.
- Develop linked data integrations using OSLC, REST APIs, middleware, and integration adapters.
- Define data federation and synchronization strategies that support a reliable single source of truth.
- Establish configuration management links between systems engineering data and product structures, including as-designed and as-built bills of materials.
- Align systems engineering workflows with ARP4754 aerospace development guidelines.
- Track Development Assurance Levels across system architecture elements.
- Develop automated traceability matrices, verification reports, and compliance documentation.
- Support compliance activities involving ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254.
- Partner with Quality Assurance teams to align Engineering Test Management with Requirements-Based Engineering workflows.
- Manage change requests, defect tracking, and planning activities within Engineering Workflow Management.
- Troubleshoot platform performance, configuration conflicts, availability, and system integration issues.
- Develop automation scripts, plugins, and integrations using JavaScript, Python, REST APIs, and OSLC.
- Create automated reports, enterprise dashboards, and compliance visualizations using IBM reporting tools, Power BI, Tableau, BIRT, or similar platforms.
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, software, hardware, manufacturing, and enterprise technology teams.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of experience supporting software or systems engineering tools.
- Deep hands-on experience with the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management ecosystem.
- Experience with IBM DOORS Next Generation, Engineering Workflow Management, and Engineering Test Management.
- Experience supporting Requirements-Based Engineering within aerospace applications.
- Proven experience integrating IBM ELM with enterprise engineering and product lifecycle systems.
- Experience using OSLC, REST APIs, middleware, or integration adapters.
- Experience with Requirements-Based Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering.
- Strong practical knowledge of ARP4754 aerospace development frameworks.
- Familiarity with DO-178C software assurance and DO-254 hardware assurance requirements.
- Experience administering engineering workflows, access controls, permissions, and configuration management.
- Experience developing dashboards, automated reports, and compliance metrics.
- Scripting or automation experience using JavaScript, Python, or related technologies.
- Strong documentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across engineering and enterprise technology teams.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience integrating IBM ELM with Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, CAMEO, or similar enterprise platforms.
- Experience with IBM Rhapsody, Global Configuration Management, Jazz Team Server, and Engineering Lifecycle Optimization tools.
- Experience creating dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, BIRT, or IBM reporting solutions.
- IBM ELM certification or related IBM credentials.
- Experience supporting Digital Thread initiatives.
- Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery methodologies.
- Experience supporting safety-critical aerospace systems and certification activities.
- Strong knowledge of systems engineering lifecycle management and regulatory traceability.
About BEPC
BEPC Inc., founded in 2007, is a 100% employee-owned company providing top-tier consulting and staffing solutions across industries like technology, engineering, manufacturing, and project management. At BEPC, we are driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. We take pride in fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our team members thrive.
Apply Now!
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit an up-to-date resume highlighting IBM ELM, DOORS Next Generation, Engineering Workflow Management, Engineering Test Management, Requirements-Based Engineering, Digital Thread integration, and aerospace systems engineering experience. Please include specific examples demonstrating your ability to integrate lifecycle tools, support regulatory traceability, administer IBM ELM environments, and develop enterprise reporting solutions.
USOPS
Pay: $91.00 - $101.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Systems engineering: 5 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenix, AZ 85034 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Phoenix, AZ 85034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85034
