PLM Systems Administrator (R4896)

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description

Shield AI is seeking a Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Systems Administrator to support and maintain our PLM ecosystem, with a primary focus on Siemens Teamcenter. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, support, and continuous improvement of PLM systems that enable engineering and manufacturing workflows.

This is a hands-on role focused on system administration, user support, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings experience supporting Teamcenter or a similar PLM platform and has a strong foundation in PLM concepts and engineering system integrations.

This role is intended to be based in Dallas, TX.

What you'll do

Administer, support, and maintain PLM systems, primarily Siemens Teamcenter

Perform system configuration, upgrades, patching, and routine maintenance across PLM environments (production and test)

Support multi-tier PLM architecture including web, enterprise, and database layers

Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve incidents impacting engineering users

Support environment management, including refreshes, deployments, and basic automation of repeatable tasks

Assist with implementation of new features, modules, and system enhancements

Provide day-to-day support to engineering users, including issue resolution, training, and documentation

Collaborate with infrastructure, engineering, and business systems teams to support integrations with ERP, MES, and other enterprise systems

Maintain system documentation, runbooks, and standard operating procedures

Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system capabilities

Required qualifications

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