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# Senior Application Engineer, PLM/Teamcenter

- **Company:** ARCHER
- **Location:** San Jose, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $126,700.0 - $158,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Application Integration Architecture, Systems Engineering, JIRA, C Sharp (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Information Systems, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Monitoring of Systems, Systems Analysis, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Service-Oriented Architecture, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Systems Integration, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Teamcity, Restful APIs, Microservices, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5802170722

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (Masters preferred).
 * 10-15 years of experience working with Siemens Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM system) in aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing environment
 * Demonstrated success designing and implementing PLM architectures, data models, interfaces and integrations.
 * Hands-on programming/configuration experience: e.g., BMIDE, ITK, Workflow Manager, SOAP/REST APIs, Active Workspace customization, scripting (Java, C#, Python, etc.).
 * Strong experience integrating PLM with CAD/CAE, ERP, MES, digital simulation/analysis systems, supplier portals.
 * Solid understanding of configuration management, variant/derivative management, digital thread, product lifecycle processes.
 * Familiarity with the US aerospace regulatory environment (e.g., AS9100, FAA, EASA, Part 145, MRO), and ability to support traceability and audit readiness.
 * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills; ability to engage with both technical and business stakeholders.
 * Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with competing priorities and occasional ambiguity.
 * Willingness to drive change, challenge status-quo, and lead architectural decisions.
 * While remote is possible, this role will require occasional travel for on-site work at Archer Aviation headquarters in San Jose, CA, * Master's degree or MBA in relevant discipline.
 * Experience with cloud-based (Amazon Web Service) PLM architecture
 * Prior experience in eVTOL, aerospace manufacturing, or mobility industry.
 * Experience mentoring or leading PLM/IT technical teams.
 * Familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD practices applied to PLM deployments, containerization, microservices.

## Description

We are seeking a highly experienced PLM / Teamcenter Architect with 10 - 15 years of experience in Siemens Teamcenter configuration/customization to join our PLM/CAD team. This team sits at the intersection of engineering systems, configuration management, manufacturing systems integration, and IT/PLM strategy at Archer Aviation.
What You'll Do At Archer

 * Perform advanced configuration and customization of existing Teamcenter modules (Foundation, Change Management, NX Integration, MPP/Easy Plan, Active Integration, Dispatchers etc).
 * Collaborate directly with end-users and stakeholders to gather, refine and document system requirements.
 * Follow, support and enhance existing Archer Teamcenter code management process, utilizing Bitbucket (Git), Jira, TeamCity.
 * Guide technical activities of additional members of the team, such as offshore developers or junior members of the PLM/CAD team.
 * Support non-configuration tasks such as data migrations, Teamcenter and NX upgrades, AI integration and SOA layer usage.
 * Contribute when required to performance tuning, scalability, security, and system monitoring efforts.
 * Work with technical project managers to plan, estimate and break down projects into measurable and manageable work sprints.

 * Lead periodic architecture reviews, performance audits, and PLM health checks.
 * Drive innovation in PLM: explore scalable digital thread solutions, cloud (on-prem/hybrid) PLM deployment, integration of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) and simulation data.