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IBM ELM Digital Thread Architect (Hybrid) – Aerospace

Kronos Consulting is seeking an experienced IBM ELM Digital Thread Architect to support the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise engineering lifecycle management solutions for safety-critical aerospace programs. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining the IBM ELM/Jazz platform, enabling Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE), Digital Thread initiatives, and end-to-end traceability across the product lifecycle.

Important Requirements

• Hybrid work schedule
• Multiple openings available

Key Responsibilities

Digital Thread & Enterprise Integration

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems, including PLM, CAD, ERP, and MES platforms.
• Develop and support Digital Thread architectures that provide end-to-end traceability across engineering, manufacturing, software, and hardware development activities.
• Build linked-data integrations using OSLC, REST APIs, and middleware technologies.
• Define data synchronization and federation strategies to establish a single source of truth across the product lifecycle.
• Create and maintain configuration management links between systems engineering data and product structures, including As-Designed and As-Built BOMs.

Aerospace Compliance & Safety Management

• Configure and align IBM ELM workflows to support ARP4754A/B aerospace development processes.
• Support Development Assurance Level (DAL) management and traceability activities.
• Generate traceability, verification, and compliance reporting required for certification audits and system reviews.
• Ensure alignment with industry standards including DO-178C, DO-254, and ARP4754A/B.

IBM ELM Platform Administration

• Serve as the primary administrator and architect for the IBM ELM suite, including:
• • DOORS Next Generation (DNG)
  • Engineering Workflow Management (EWM)
  • Engineering Test Management (ETM)
  • Rhapsody
  • Global Configuration Management (GCM)
  • Jazz Team Server (JTS)
• Configure project areas, workflows, permissions, user access, and templates.
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot performance issues, and maintain platform availability.

Workflow, Testing & Compliance

• Partner with Systems Engineering and Quality teams to align engineering workflows and verification processes.
• Manage change requests, defect tracking, sprint planning, and workflow automation.
• Maintain compliance with aerospace regulatory, quality, and security requirements.

Customization & Reporting

• Develop automation tools, integrations, scripts, and plugins using JavaScript, Python, REST APIs, and OSLC.
• Design and maintain dashboards, metrics, and compliance reporting solutions.
• Support executive-level visibility through enterprise reporting and analytics tools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience supporting engineering lifecycle management, systems engineering tools, or digital engineering environments.
• Hands-on experience administering and configuring the IBM ELM Suite.
• Experience integrating IBM ELM with enterprise engineering systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE, Cameo, or similar platforms.
• Strong understanding of Requirements-Based Engineering (RBE) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Experience with OSLC integrations, REST APIs, scripting, and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, and traditional development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience supporting safety-critical systems development.
• Experience with Digital Thread and Digital Engineering initiatives.
• IBM ELM certifications or advanced platform administration experience.
• Knowledge of aircraft certification, compliance, and verification processes.
• Experience developing enterprise dashboards using Power BI, Tableau, or IBM reporting tools.

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in advancing Digital Thread capabilities and engineering lifecycle management solutions supporting next-generation aerospace programs.

Kronos always provides our partners with 100% customer satisfaction and on time delivery. If you are excited about working for a company that takes its job seriously and does not cut corners you will have a home with Kronos.