General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Applications Administrator III

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc • $90K — $120K *
San Diego, CA 92154In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of 10 years in IT/Application Administration
  • Familiarity with CREO, SolidWorks, and ECAD applications
  • Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies
  • Knowledge of Windchill PLM v.10 or later
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently

Responsibilities

  • Administer Windchill PLM and integrated CAD tools
  • Manage data management and workflow capabilities throughout product lifecycle
  • Monitor the health and performance of engineering software applications
  • Implement and update process workflows for program compliance
  • Provide technical support and training to engineering staff
  • Plan and perform software updates for engineering applications
  • Manage user accounts and access controls

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in an innovative engineering team
  • Engagement with complex engineering tools
  • Potential for professional growth and development in CAD administration
  • Involvement in cross-functional team projects
  • Access to ongoing training and support for tool usage
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a CAD Administrator to support our engineering team in the Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • The CAD Administrator serves as the primary technical administrator for Configuration and Data Management and the Engineering department, supporting complex engineering tools including CAD, modeling, PLM, and related applications.
Primary Responsibilities:
  • Administer Windchill PLM and integrated tools (CREO, SolidWorks, Workgroup Manager)
  • Manage Windchill PLM's core data management and workflow capabilities throughout the product lifecycle
  • Proactively monitor the health of engineering software applications and address issues quickly and thoroughly
  • Plan for future system needs and improvements
Technical Administration:
  • Manage user accounts, privileges, and access controls
  • Set up and maintain projects
  • Create custom reports and queries
  • Implement and update process workflows for program-specific requirements
  • Manage security rules and ensure ITAR, FSO, and IT compliance
  • Monitor tool performance and manage maintenance renewals
  • Manage database data items, properties, and uniform datasets across all programs
  • Create and maintain data backups
User Support & Training:
  • Provide technical support to engineering staff
  • Troubleshoot tool problems and answer user questions
  • Develop and deliver training sessions on tool usage and engineering policies
  • Work with application vendors and IT to resolve support tickets
System Management:
  • Plan, coordinate, and perform software updates for engineering applications
  • Support IT with client installations and troubleshooting
  • Work with tool suppliers to resolve issues and plan updates
  • Manage maintenance renewals
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with CREO, SolidWorks, and ECAD applications
  • Knowledge of enterprise software architectures and large-scale application installation and maintenance
  • Experience with databases and database administration
  • Strong problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal direction
Preferred Skills:
  • Familiarity with web software (Java, PHP, Perl)
  • Experience writing and editing HTML web pages

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelors degree in Information Technology or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional applications administration experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT or as an Application Administrator
  • Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies, including creation, management and validation of 3D CAD models containing Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T Annotations, and digital product definition data in accordance with ASMY Y14.41.
  • Experience with Windchill PLM v.10 or later
  • Experience with SolidWorks and Creo CAD integration to Windchill PLM
  • Must be familiar with installing and maintaining applications on Windows operating systems
  • Must understand network basics
  • Experience with other PLM integrations is a plus
  • Some business travel may be required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1955
* Ladders Estimates

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