Windchill Application Developer

Systems Innovation Engineering

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires active U.S. security clearance and the ability to obtain one. Additionally, travel may be required to customer and subcontractor sites as well as other office locations. The Windchill Application Developer is responsible for developing, implementing, testing, and maintaining Windchill solutions within an advanced Software and Enterprise Solutions team to support the US Navy. This role involves supporting Windchill application development projects, performing detailed analyses, and ensuring the integration of advanced methodologies and tools. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years of experience in Windchill application development, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

Currently hold an active U.S. security clearance.
Currently hold PTC certifications for Windchill.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or other Engineering discipline.
Minimum 3 years of experience working with PTC’s Windchill PLM & ThingWorx Navigate software, specifically in customization development.
Experience working with and developing on top of Windchill version 12 and ThingWorx version 9.
Experience collaborating with the PTC Technical Support & R&D organizations.
Strong programming skills leveraging Java, JSP, J2EE, XML, JSON, and HTML5.
Knowledge of Windchill System & Business Administration, including security configurations.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with database management systems (e.g. Oracle and SQL Server) and SQL scripting.
Experience with and certifications in Agile software development methodologies.
Experience with Fortify or other security scanning tools.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and code management leveraging GIT (e.g. repo, branches, merging, conflict resolution, build hardening, ant scripting, and deployment vehicles like BIFF, SCF, etc.).
Experience with AWS cloud services.
Proficiency in Red Hat Enterprise Linux Version 8 administration and shell scripting specifically for Windchill Implementations.
Experience with Windchill and ThingWorx Navigate licensure, installation, patching, and upgrades.
Experience investigating and resolving Windchill performance related issues.
In-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense industry.
Knowledge of DoD software development policies and requirements.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
Evaluate business/technical requirements for Windchill or ThingWorx Navigate requested functionality and provide level of effort estimation to support sprint planning and costing.
Design, develop, and deploy custom Windchill & ThingWorx Navigate solutions including, but not limited to: custom actions models, data cleansing utilities, configurable links, wizards, workflows, lifecycles, InfoEngine/QML/JAVA based reports, and OIRs.
Support integration projects between Windchill and other enterprise systems and applications.
Create and maintain custom Windchill & ThingWorx Navigate user interfaces.
Conduct comprehensive testing, including unit, integration, and system testing ensuring application quality and functionality stay in spec.
Debug and resolve complex application/customization defects and issues.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for Windchill & ThingWorx Navigate customizations.
Provide training and support to end-users on custom Windchill functionalities.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Windchill developments and industry best practices.