CAD Administrator

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS supports critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a CAD Administrator to support our engineering team in the Electromagnetic Systems (EMS) Group located in Rancho Bernado, CA.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer Windchill PLM and integrated tools (CREO, SolidWorks, Workgroup Manager)
• Manage Windchill PLM’s core data management and workflow capabilities throughout the product lifecycle
• Proactively monitor the health of engineering software applications and address issues quickly and thoroughly
• Plan for future system needs and improvements
• Technical Administration: Manage user accounts, privileges, and access controls
• Create custom reports and queries
• Implement and update process workflows for program-specific requirements
• Manage security rules and ensure ITAR, FSO, and IT compliance
• Maintain database data items, properties, and uniform datasets across all programs
• Create and maintain data backups
• User Support & Training: Provide technical support to engineering staff
• Troubleshoot tool problems and answer user questions
• Develop and deliver training sessions on tool usage and engineering policies
• Work with application vendors and IT to resolve support tickets
• System Management: Plan, coordinate, and perform software updates for engineering applications
• Support IT with client installations and troubleshooting
• Work with tool suppliers to resolve issues and plan updates
• Manage maintenance renewals

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with CREO, SolidWorks, and ECAD applications
• Knowledge of enterprise software architectures and large-scale application installation and maintenance
• Experience with databases and database administration
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently with minimal direction

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with web software (Java, PHP, Perl)
• Experience writing and editing HTML web pages

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related discipline and six or more years of progressive professional applications administration experience
• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT or as an Application Administrator
• Experience with Model-Based Definition (MBD) methodologies, including creation, management and validation of 3D CAD models containing Product Manufacturing Information (PMI), GD&T Annotations, and digital product definition data in accordance with ASMY Y14.41
• Experience with Windchill PLM v.10 or later
• Experience with SolidWorks and Creo CAD integration to Windchill PLM
• Must be familiar with installing and maintaining applications on Windows operating systems
• Must understand network basics
• Experience with other PLM integrations is a plus
• Some business travel may be required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level DoD security clearance