PLM / Digital Engineering Developer

Job Description
Join the Engineering Tools Team: Shape the Future of Product Lifecycle Management
We're seeking a talented Sr Programmer Analyst to join our dynamic Engineering Tools team at BAE Systems. As a key player in our PLM development team, you'll have the opportunity to design, develop, and support cutting-edge enterprise systems that manage product data across the entire lifecycle.
Unlock Innovation and Growth
In this role, you'll work on a wide range of projects that drive application deployment, testing, and enhancement. You'll also have the chance to create REST service connections to our digital enterprise framework, enabling the creation of digital twins of our products. With AI integration on the horizon, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, helping to shape the future of our applications and systems.
Key Responsibilities
As a Sr Programmer Analyst, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and supporting our enterprise-class applications, including PLM, CAD data management, and Requirements Management. Your responsibilities will include:

• Application Development and Enhancement: Build, enhance, and support applications, creating new capabilities and extending existing ones from our software vendors.
• Digital Thread Development: Enhance our environment to support processes and unite engineering development artifacts, exploring Model-Based Engineering (MBE) capabilities to create a seamless "digital thread."
• Customer Support and Engagement: Provide exceptional support to a diverse population, ensuring our system meets their requirements and delivers value.
• Technical Solution Development: Evaluate user requirements and propose technical solutions to meet their needs.
• System Integration: Integrate systems using various techniques, including REST services, to ensure seamless communication and data exchange.
• Application Maintenance and Upgrades: Upgrade applications to maintain supportability, compliance, and take advantage of the latest software developments.
• Release Management: Install new releases, exploring vendor enhancements, and analyzing/planning upgrades to ensure smooth implementation.
• Infrastructure Analysis: Analyze infrastructure components and services underpinning our application environment, including Windows Server with IIS and RHEL with TomEE.
• Compliance and Documentation: Prepare documentation and identify system components to ensure applications comply with NIST and CMMC requirements.
• Agile Development: Participate in Agile development methodologies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Business Domain Expertise: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the business domain, including industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve business processes and systems, providing recommendations for enhancements and optimizations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in software development, with a focus on PLM and requirements management applications
• Strong programming skills and experience with application testing and debugging
• Ability to navigate and work with server operating systems, such as RHEL and Windows Server, to troubleshoot application processes, scripting, and log investigations
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience leading technical teams.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
We prefer candidates with:

• A master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with PTC Windchill, RV&S, ThingWorx, or other PLM systems
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, JavaScript, Python, and SQL, as well as experience with Unix, database technologies, source code management (Git, CI/CD pipelines), secure code evaluation, containerization, application debugging, and software testing methodologies
• Experience with Agile development methodologies, DevOps practices, and cloud-based technologies, such as AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of industry trends and emerging technologies, including cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.