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Shield AI, a venture-backed defense-tech company, is seeking a PLM Systems Administrator to manage and support its Product Lifecycle Management infrastructure, primarily Siemens Teamcenter. The role is critical to enabling Shield AI's engineering operations across its global footprint.
You will administer, support, and maintain PLM systems across production and test environments, including system configuration, upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance. You'll support multi-tier PLM architecture spanning web, enterprise, and database layers, monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve issues impacting engineering users. Key responsibilities include environment management (refreshes, deployments, and task automation), assisting with implementation of new features and modules, and providing day-to-day support to engineering users through issue resolution, training, and documentation.
You will collaborate cross-functionally with infrastructure, engineering, and business systems teams to support integrations with ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems. You'll maintain comprehensive system documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures, and work with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system capabilities.
Shield AI's products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies, with operations worldwide supporting defense and security missions.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3–5 years of experience administering or supporting PLM systems (Teamcenter preferred; other PLM platforms acceptable)
- Working knowledge of PLM concepts, including product structures, workflows, and lifecycle management
- Experience supporting Windows and/or Linux server environments
- Familiarity with system administration fundamentals (patching, monitoring, backups, troubleshooting)
- Basic understanding of database-backed applications and multi-tier architectures
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a customer-focused mindset
- Effective communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Hands-on experience with Siemens Teamcenter (installation, configuration, or support)
- Experience with CAD integrations (e.g., NX, SolidWorks, CATIA)
- Familiarity with scripting or automation (PowerShell, Python, or similar)
- Exposure to cloud or virtualization platforms (Azure, VMware, or similar)
- Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing environments
- Familiarity with system integrations across PLM, ERP, or MES platforms
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth or defense-related environment
