Polarion System Administrator - Application Lifecycle Management | Configuration Management

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

The Polarion System Administrator is responsible for managing the administration, implementation, automation, and integration of the Application Lifecycle Management Software, Polarion, as well as end user support and training.  Polarion is a key configuration management repository and process platform within Beta. Robust and active management of the platform and the data is crucial to the process of obtaining and maintaining FAA Certification to produce, supply, and operate aircraft. This role will help ensure Polarion users have the tools and support they need.

The Polarion System Administrator will work cross-functionally with Airworthiness, Configuration Management, Systems Design, Software Design, Product Quality, and other product development stakeholders providing critical tools and support to manage business processes, systems design, software design, and configuration data managed within Polarion. 

• Work with Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, and Software Engineering groups to set up and streamline processes within the software to meet business needs
• Manage Polarion Platform infrastructure, scaling, and licensing to meet business needs
• Support Polarion integration with other enterprise systems (including but not limited to product lifecycle management and enterprise resource systems)
• Manage and oversee system performance, migration, and recovery operations as required
• Development of reports, wiki pages, etc. to support business needs
• Provide advanced support for end users as required
• Contribute to user training and work instructions to ensure business stakeholders have the knowledge and tools to effectively use the software

• Knowledge of Polarion architecture and automation experience, including LiveDocs, workflow conditions and functions, wiki page scripting (Apache Velocity), Live Report widgets, form extensions, etc.
• 3+ years of experience with Polarion in the context of Aerospace, Automotive, or other regulated design and manufacturing industries
• Working knowledge of Java, J2EE, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and XML for customization and scripting within ALM tools.
• Working knowledge of Postgres (or similar) and SQL
• Familiarity with the various Polarion Software Development Kit Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)
• Experience with managing virtual environments
• Experience with Subversion or other source control systems
• Passion for safety through quality
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with internal and external customers
• High energy, self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented

• Experience with and understanding of principles of agile software development
• Experience with Jira or other ticketing software
• Experience with and understanding of principles of requirements management and configuration management
• Knowledge of and experience with aerospace software change management processes, familiarity with DO-178C, SAE AS9100D and SAE AS9115A

• The Polarion System Administrator  may work remotely but is expected to be available for onsite work at BETA Technologies locations in Montreal Canada, Burlington Vermont, or Raleigh area of North Carolina.

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We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.