Windchill Administrator
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
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Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working together with NASA at centers across the United States.
Join the JETS team as we help NASA Johnson Space Center with its digital transformation. You'll be part of the team developing the 21st Century Digital Engineering and Product Life Cycle Management system based on PTC's Creo & Windchill product lines (JSC Design Information Infrastructure - known as JEDII). You will be joining our team with JETS II Teammate Company, Nexus Solutions.
As a Windchill Administrator/Developer, you will
Work with the NASA/JETS team of engineering users and Windchill developers toWork closely with the engineering system engineer to ensure that the JEDII Systems supports all engineering data products as they are developed and integrated and will support a full lifecycle solution both at JSC and in future efforts with other centersDefine/develop customizations to the Windchill product lineArchitect solutions to user needs as well as to overall system implementation (e.g., user controls, information security)Implement, integrate, and deploy an enterprise management system with emphasis on engineering data information infrastructure that consists of design models and all associated engineering documentationDevelop and update governing software requirements documents for the JEDII (Windchill) systemPerform application server maintenance
This will include
Communicating and working with users and user groups on the true functionality needed as part of the customization/implementation teamWorking with various engineering representatives on defining their specific areasAssisting in the planning and completion of deployment activitiesDeploying Windchill software updates and upgradesPerforming other duties as required
Requisition Qualifications
Here’s what you’ll need
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering and normally possess 5 - 10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.Demonstrated expertise with Windchill development, customization, and/or administrationExcellent communication and customer service skillsStrong analytical skillsUse of Agile software development principlesKnowledge of enterprise systems in the CloudKnowledge of installation and configuration of Cloud based servers and servicesExperience withDigital engineering / PLM system requirements definitionArchitecture, customization, implementation, and deployment for large software systemsWindows system administrationDatabase systems (SQL Server)User requirements definitionNetworking conceptsDocument management systemsProcess analysis and re-engineeringInstallation and configuration of serversFull text search enginesDeployment using load files for files and code
Requisition Preferences
Experience with ThingWorx/Navigate from Parametric Technology Corporation (PTC)Experience with WTPart/CAD integration and product structureExperience with Creo 8 or aboveNetwork license management (SAML)JAVA programmingWeb development
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In addition to exciting career opportunities, we also have
Excellent personal and professional career growth 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), when applicableOnsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch) Much, much more!
For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), please visit www.wehavespaceforyou.com
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency may be a requirement for this position.Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
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