Chief PLM Solutions Architect

Job Description

An employer is seeking a Chief Solutions Architect for a direct hire role at Wright Patt Air Force Base.

What You’ll Do Develop and maintain the AF-PLM enterprise architecture while ensuring alignment with the Air Force Data Strategy. Define and drive a comprehensive Air Force level PLM strategy that enables digital thread capabilities, an authoritative source of truth (ASOT), and full lifecycle data management across Air Force systems and platforms. Guide integration strategies that connect PLM solutions with enterprise systems while ensuring compliance with DoD open system architecture principles. Translate operational and acquisition needs into PLM system capabilities that support readiness, cost reduction, and modernization objectives. Align the PLM roadmap with Air Force priorities and AFMC / SAF-AQ initiatives. Serve as a principal advisor to senior stakeholders across SAF-AQ, AFLCMC, AFNWC, AFSC, and industry partners. Lead cross-functional collaboration across engineering, acquisition, and sustainment communities. Evaluate emerging technologies such as AI/ML, semantic data models, and digital twin frameworks for potential incorporation into the PLM ecosystem. Represent AF-PLM at industry, academic, and DoD forums. Serve as the technical and strategic leader responsible for designing, aligning, and delivering the architectural vision of the AF-PLM enterprise. Drive alignment with DoD digital engineering and data-centric acquisition priorities while advancing scalable, interoperable PLM solutions across Air Force acquisition, sustainment, and operational communities.

Skills and Requirements

Active DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret Master’s degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience. 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, PLM implementation, and digital engineering within a defense environment. Teamcenter Certified Architect Deep knowledge of DoD acquisition frameworks, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and Siemens Teamcenter PLM. Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise-level digital thread and data governance initiatives. Familiarity with Air Force mission systems and lifecycle sustainment environments. Strong Interpersonal Skills. Institute of Configuration Management CMII certification or similar credential. Siemens Teamcenter Professional Certification. Program/Project Management or Agile certification. Experience supporting AF-PLM or major USAF / DoD / OEM digital transformation initiatives. Prior experience supporting AFLCMC, AFNWC, or similar U.S. Air Force organizations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].