Requirements Engineer
Talascend is currently seeking a Requirements Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Phoenix, Arizona.
Overview
This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the IBM ELM/Jazz platform to support safety-critical aerospace workflows and drive digital transformation initiatives. The engineer will focus on system integration, compliance, and platform administration within an aerospace engineering environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain integrations between IBM ELM and enterprise systems (e.g., PLM, CAD, ERP, MES) to create a unified digital thread
- Build linked data pipelines using OSLC, REST APIs, and middleware to connect systems engineering data
- Define data federation and synchronization strategies for end-to-end traceability across the product lifecycle
- Establish automated configuration management links between systems engineering data and physical product structures
- Align IBM ELM platform workflows with ARP4754 guidelines for civil aircraft development
- Map and track development assurance levels (DAL A through E) across system architecture elements
- Prepare automated traceability and verification matrices for compliance audits and reviews
- Administer and configure the IBM ELM Suite, including DOORS Next Gen, EWM, ETM, Rhapsody, GCM, and JTS
- Configure project areas, access rights, permissions, and workflow templates
- Troubleshoot system performance issues and resolve configuration conflicts
- Partner with QA to align Engineering Test Management (ETM) workflows with requirements
- Manage change requests, defect tracking, and sprint planning within EWM
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards such as ARP4754, DO-178C, and DO-254
- Develop automation scripts, plugins, and integrations using REST APIs, OSLC, JavaScript, and Python
- Design and maintain automated reports and compliance dashboards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in aerospace engineering, systems engineering, computer science, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in software or systems engineering tooling
- Proven experience integrating IBM ELM with major PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE
- Strong practical experience with ARP4754A/B frameworks and interaction with DO-178C and DO-254
- Deep, hands-on expertise in the IBM ELM ecosystem (certifications like IBM Certified Specialist are a plus)
- Knowledge of safety-critical lifecycle management, agile, SAFe, and waterfall methodologies
- Experience with requirements-based engineering, model-based systems engineering (MBSE), OSLC, and automation scripting
- Excellent cross-functional communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with requirements engineering in aerospace applications
- Knowledge of enterprise digital tool integration and digital thread concepts
This is a standard working hours position, with no specified shift requirements.
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.