Job Title: PLM Application DeveloperJob DescriptionThe PLM Application Developer supports a highprofile U.S. Navy weapon system as part of a development, deployment, and sustainment team for product lifecycle management (PLM) engineering solutions. This role focuses on configuration management, process development, requirements traceability, and the implementation of integrated digital engineering solutions. The developer provides technical assistance with configuration, testing, deployment, and implementation of PLM technology to support systems engineering processes and expand PLM capabilities into related business areas.Responsibilities
- Apply product lifecycle management and data management principles, theories, concepts, practices, and techniques to support engineering and systems development activities.
- Implement and execute configuration management processes across the data lifecycle, and provide progress reporting against defined plans and milestones.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts and integrated product teams to provide engineering support and drive implementation in an emerging digital engineering environment.
- Continuously research and learn about emerging trends, techniques, methods, and best practices in PLM and data management in a modelbased environment, and actively contribute to advancing these capabilities.
- Assist in developing PLM system requirement specifications, including mapping new requirements to existing and future PLM capabilities.
- Perform verification and validation activities between legacy and future systems, including regression testing to ensure updated system capabilities are not degraded.
- Support migration of data, work processes, and aging systems into a single PLM architecture using the Windchill PLM tool.
- Prepare, maintain, and facilitate training materials and sessions for internal and external PLM users.
- Acquire and maintain relevant knowledge of developments in PLM technology to ensure costeffective and efficient application to program objectives, and identify new opportunities to adopt PLM services for current and future requirements.
- Engage in daily problem solving by analyzing requirements, designing solutions, and troubleshooting issues using existing software tools and PLM applications.
- Communicate with stakeholders and users via email and other channels to understand issues, clarify requirements, and provide technical solutions.
- Work both independently and collaboratively to configure and support PLM tools, primarily focusing on Windchill, and coordinate with team members who support related tools such as DOORS and JIRA.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a softwarerelated discipline with some professional work experience, OR an associates degree in one of these fields with 2+ years of work experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of product lifecycle management (PLM) or data management tools.
- Programming experience in languages such as C++ (coursework or internship experience is acceptable).
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
- Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to think analytically and design technical solutions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with customers and stakeholders via email and other channels.
- Interim security clearance required to start.
- Professional demeanor and the ability to operate effectively in a technical engineering environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience supporting Department of Defense IT network systems.
- 2+ years of work experience with PLM, CAD, or DOORS integration and implementation.
- Intermediate experience with SysML development and implementation.
- Handson experience with PTC Windchill; experience with other PLM platforms such as Siemens or Dassault Enovia is also valuable.
- Experience working with or configuring PLM tools, including Windchill, even at a user or frontend level.
- Familiarity with requirements management and collaboration tools such as DOORS and JIRA.
- Background in engineering or computer science, with the ability to understand complex technical systems and design solutions.
- Curiosity, selfstarter mindset, and a strong desire to learn and stay current with evolving PLM technologies.
- Ability to create and deliver training content for diverse user groups.
Work EnvironmentThe role operates within a technical, engineeringfocused environment that supports a major U.S. Navy weapon system and related digital engineering initiatives. You will work as part of a collaborative team that builds, configures, and maintains PLM solutions, with a primary focus on PTC Windchill and integration with tools such as DOORS and JIRA. The work involves a mix of independent problem solving and close collaboration with subject matter experts and integrated product teams. The environment emphasizes continuous learning, innovation in modelbased and digital engineering practices, and growth in PLM capabilities, with opportunities to influence architecture, processes, and tools as the organization expands its PLM footprint. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Rockville, MD. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Rockville,MD.About Actalent
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