Application System Administrator (PDM/PLM - Windchill) – Active TS Clearance required

Business and Transformation Technologist, Principal Specialist

Raytheon Digital Technology – Engineering Digital Solutions Program

Data Management Team:

Plano, TX, Onsite position

About the Role

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Raytheon Product Data Management (PDM) team works to deliver high-quality data management systems to our strategic business units. The PDM tools are the backbone of what Raytheon does, from initial design to end item manufacturing, including support out in the field. Our team plays a primary, vital role in maintaining this ecosystem. This is a job in a dynamic environment where you will build strong networks and gain competencies with many Raytheon tools and processes.

The Digital Technologies (DT) Engineering Digital Solutions (EDS) group is seeking a motivated Business Systems & Transformation Technologist (Principal Specialist). This candidate will be a Windchill Application Administrator for a product data/lifecycle management system (PDM/PLM). The primary responsibilities of this role will be to successfully implement, enhance, and maintain PDM solutions across various classified programs.

To thrive in this role means that you will be a self-starter, working in a fast-paced and multi-faceted atmosphere under limited supervision. As an Application Administrator on our digital technology team, you will provide onsite server-side and end user support for multiple active production deployments of the PDM tool-suite. You will actively engage in issues. Strong collaboration skills are needed for stakeholder engagements across distributed teams, functional groups, and Programs in various lifecycles of development. You will work with subject matter experts in digital technology, engineering, configuration management, and data management.

Responsibilities

• Responding to help-desk tickets or project-driven tasks (for existing production areas). Examples include executing standard procedures for sustainment, deployment, minor patching, or major upgrades of multiple applications, Apache web server, Red Hat Linux operating system, Oracle database, etc.
• Deploying the PDM tool-suite (for new production areas)
• Acceptance Testing new versions of the PDM tool-suite
• Following, updating, and authoring technical documentation to complete the tasks listed above
• Assisting other members of the team
• Utilizing problem solving and troubleshooting skills to resolve issues experienced in production areas
• Actively engaging with individuals from multiple functions (cybersecurity, system administrators, program management, engineers, etc.) and collaborating with critical program and functional stakeholders to ensure effective and timely deployment of our PDM tool-suite

This is a first shift position within our team and will be onsite at Raytheon Plano, TX, locations across the greater North Dallas, TX area, with occasional travel requirements.

Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.

What You Will Learn

This job is extremely dynamic and will provide an abundance of opportunities to engage across functions, programs, and business units. Team members gain a wide breadth of understanding of Raytheon products and processes. Advanced PTC Windchill application training will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience
• Experience with Linux/Unix commands, operations, and administration
• Experience working individually and leading across teams to drive results
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TOP SECRET security clearance is required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the following technologies, tools, or methodologies: PTC Windchill, Oracle database, Apache web server, Linux & Windows server operating systems, Shell scripting, CAD tools (e.g. Creo Parametric), Agile tools & processes (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, SAFe, Kanban)
• Windchill upgrade experience and Enterprise Red Hat Linux experience
• Knowledge of Raytheon security protocols and processes within classified areas
• Knowledge of the Raytheon tool
• Common PDM Experience in the following Raytheon functions: Configuration Management, Data Management
• Successes and strength in troubleshooting, hands-on problem solving, communication (oral & written), customer service, and process improvement efforts

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Holidays

Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This position is eligible for Relocation support.

Additional Information

Position Details:

• Date Posted: 2025-11-23
• Country: United States of America
• Location: TX217: 465 Independence Parkway, Plano, TX, 75075 USA
• Role Type: Onsite
• Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $164,000 USD

Security Clearance Requirements:

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date
• Top Secret clearance
• Current
• U.S. citizenship required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.