SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-07-23
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Product Lifecycle Management Systems Engineer at the Applied Research Lab (ARL)

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Program summary

The Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems Engineer will join at Penn State's Applied Research Lab's State College, PA, location. The PLM and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Tools Team works in collaboration with the ARL Research Offices to support managing research and engineering data via Siemens Teamcenter and a suite of engineering design tools.

Roles & job description

• Administer, configure, and maintain Siemens Teamcenter PLM environments; including installation, patching, upgrades, documentation, and desktop deployment• Design and implement custom workflows, user roles, and access permissions• Assist with the integration of Teamcenter with MCAD/ECAD tools and other enterprise applications (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, Altium, CADENAS PARTSolutions)• Solve interoperability and other advanced issues via helpdesk systems• Analyze and translate business process requirements into technical solutions

Target military occupations

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Eligibility notes

Applicants will be subject to a government security investigation, and must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the ARL will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.Required skills/experience areas include:• Proficiency with Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and SELinux system administration• Programming skills in multiple languages• Familiarity with VMWare and virtual machine management• Knowledge of Oracle databases and application servers (e.g., Apache Tomcat)• Detail orientation related to project deliverables and team tracking• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter or other similar PLM in a production environment; including workflow development, patching, and upgrades• Demonstrated ability to work through a difficult problem, using proper steps to define and formulate ideas to reach a solution• Experience in collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, team-oriented culture• Ability to clearly convey technical details, including detailed processes

Additional notes

Preferred skills/experience areas include:• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant technical field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Sciences, Mechanical Engineering)• 5+ years of experience with PLM systems implementation, particularly Siemens Teamcenter• Enterprise software integration and support (COTS tools)• Microsoft Office Product Suite – Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Project, Visio• Prior supervisory and/or leadership experience• Current eligibility for access to classified information at the Secret level or higher and may be subject to a government background investigation to upgrade clearance eligibility, if required If you are interested in being considered for this SkillBridge Internship opportunity at Penn State University, please complete this interest form for service members: https://forms.office.com/r/SMbv7jfM05

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