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, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. 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
