PLM Application Developer

Actalent is hiring a PLM Application Developer to support a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system, contributing to product lifecycle management (PLM) engineering solutions in a model-based, digital engineering environment. This hybrid contract role is based in Rockville, MD and focuses on configuration management, requirements traceability, and integrating PLM capabilities across engineering tools.

In this position, you will help implement and enhance PLM workflows, primarily using PTC Windchill, while coordinating integrations with tools including DOORS and JIRA. You will also support verification and validation between legacy and future systems, including regression testing to maintain capability without degradation.

Role Summary

• Support PLM engineering and systems development activities using product lifecycle management and data management principles.
• Implement configuration management processes across the data lifecycle and provide progress reporting against defined plans and milestones.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and integrated product teams to drive implementation in an emerging digital engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Research and apply emerging PLM and data management trends, methods, and best practices, contributing to advancement of PLM capabilities.
• Assist in developing PLM system requirement specifications, including mapping new requirements to existing and future PLM capabilities.
• Perform verification and validation between legacy and future systems, including regression testing.
• Support migration of data, work processes, and aging systems into a single PLM architecture using Windchill.
• Prepare, maintain, and facilitate training materials and sessions for internal and external PLM users.
• Maintain knowledge of PLM technology developments to support cost-effective adoption of PLM services for current and future requirements.
• Analyze requirements, design solutions, and troubleshoot issues using existing software tools and PLM applications as part of daily problem solving.
• Communicate with stakeholders and users via email and other channels to clarify requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Configure and support PLM tools primarily focused on Windchill, and coordinate with team members supporting related tools such as DOORS and JIRA.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a software-related discipline with professional work experience, OR an Associate’s degree in a related field with 2+ years of work experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLM or data management tools.
• Programming experience in languages such as C++ (coursework or internship experience acceptable).
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking with the ability to design technical solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating with customers and stakeholders via email and other channels.
• Interim security clearance required to start.
• Professional demeanor and ability to operate effectively in a technical engineering environment.

Technologies

• C++, PTC Windchill, DOORS, JIRA
• SysML, Siemens, Dassault Enovia

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting Department of Defense IT network systems.
• 2+ years of work experience with PLM, CAD, or DOORS integration and implementation.
• Intermediate experience with SysML development and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with PTC Windchill; experience with other PLM platforms such as Siemens or Dassault Enovia is valuable.
• Experience working with or configuring PLM tools, including Windchill, even at a user or frontend level.
• Familiarity with requirements management and collaboration tools such as DOORS and JIRA.
• Background in engineering or computer science, with ability to understand complex technical systems and design solutions.
• Curiosity, self-starter mindset, and desire to learn and stay current with evolving PLM technologies.
• Ability to create and deliver training content for diverse user groups.

Contract Details

• Job type: Contract
• Location: Rockville, MD (hybrid)
• Pay range: USD 45.00–45.00 per hour
• Compensation within the range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.
• Anticipated application close: Oct 26, 2026

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)