Systems Engineer in Phoenix

Job DescriptionJob Description

Kronos has a long history of avionics engineering working with some of the largest aircraft integrators in the world. We always provide our partners with 100% customers 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.

As a core member of our engineering and systems team, you will design, implement, and maintain the IBM ELM/Jazz platform to support safety-critical aerospace workflows and drive our Digital Thread initiative. You will support tool development for managing and tracking RBE activities, ensuring seamless compliance and end-to-end traceability from aircraft-level requirements through manufacturing, software, and hardware verification. You will act as the master architect connecting systems engineering data with broader enterprise engineering lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Thread & Enterprise Integration

• Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems (e.g., PLM, CAD, ERP, MES) to form a unified Digital Thread.
• Build linked data pipelines across tools using OSLC (Open Services for Lifecycle Collaboration), REST APIs, and specialized middleware (e.g., IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization - Integration Adapter).
• Define data federation and synchronization strategies to ensure "single source of truth" visibility across the entire product lifecycle.
• Establish automated configuration management links between systems engineering data and physical product structures (e.g., As-Designed/As-Built BOMs).

ARP4754 Compliance & Safety Management

• Align the IBM ELM platform workflow with ARP4754 guidelines for civil aircraft development.
• Map and track development assurance levels (DAL A through E) across all system architecture elements.
• Prepare automated traceability and verification matrices to support compliance audits and SOI reviews.

IBM ELM Platform Administration & Architecture

• Focal for the administration and configuration of the IBM ELM Suite (DOORS Next Gen, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS).
• Configure project areas, access rights, permissions, and workflow templates.
• Troubleshoot system performance, resolve configuration conflicts, and maintain platform availability.

Workflow, Testing & Compliance

• Partner with Quality Assurance (QA) to align Engineering Test Management (ETM) with RBE workflows.
• Manage change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning within Engineering Workflow Management (EWM).
• Ensure development and systems data comply with regulatory, industry, and security standards (e.g., ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254).

Customization & Reporting

• Develop automation scripts, plugins, and integrations using REST APIs, OSLC, and JavaScript/Python.
• Design and maintain automated reporting templates and compliance dashboards (e.g., using IBM Engineering Lifecycle Optimization or BIRT).

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Experience: 5+ years in software/systems engineering tooling.
• Digital Thread Expertise: Proven track record of integrating IBM ELM with major PLM systems (such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE).
• Aerospace Expertise: Strong practical experience with ARP4754A/B frameworks, including interaction with DO-178C (software) and DO-254 (hardware).
• IBM ELM Mastery: Deep, hands-on expertise in the IBM ELM ecosystem. (Specific certifications like IBM Certified Specialist are a strong plus).
• Methodology Knowledge: Familiarity with Safety-Critical Lifecycle Management, Agile, SAFe, and Waterfall delivery models.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Requirements Based Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), OSLC integration, and scripting/automation.
• Soft Skills: Excellent cross-functional communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Company DescriptionKronos 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.Company DescriptionKronos 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.