PLM Configuration Specialist (Remote)

Australia
Remote
Posted Sep 28, 2026
1 position

US$96,000–US$120,000 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Develop and configure client-specific PLM solutions within an agile team to ensure alignment with customer requirements and product architecture. Collaborate with stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into scalable software solutions while providing technical support and documentation.

Job details

About the Opportunity The SSI Digital Shipbuilding Platform is an integrated CAD/PLM enterprise system, developed exclusively for shipbuilding and fleet sustainment. The key SSI Platform software applications are ShipConstructor (3D CAD/CAM) and ShipbuildingPLM. SSI shipbuilding technology is a market leader in North America, with a strong European and Oceania client base. The SSI PLM Configuration Specialist plays a key role as a member of the Enterprise Solutions team with a strong emphasis on the development and custom configuration of a ShipbuildingPLM client-specific solution that is tailored to support the wider solution architecture, under the guidance of the team leads. The ability to also engage with clients to capture complex requirements and map end-to-end process definitions that can be translated into the development of a complete integrated SSI solution would be a distinct advantage, but not required. The position will require collaborating with a larger SSI Platform implementation and SME team, and includes engaging with clients through remote meetings with minimal travel. Flexibility in working hours will be required to accommodate client time zones. The chosen candidate must be located within North America, Australia, or Europe, and will have the flexibility to work fully remotely, or in a hybrid or in-office capacity at our SSI offices in Mobile, AL, USA, or Victoria, BC, Canada. SSI is a global software company servicing the needs of the offshore and marine industries all over the globe for over 30 years. We are proud to offer a fully inclusive culture and workplace welcoming all people with relevant skills and experience to our flat organizational structure, working with self-directed teams using Agile Principles as well as our own defined SSI Principles to guide us in our daily work. Duties and Responsibilities: Develop and configure client-specific PLM solutions as part of an agile, cross-functional team, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and overall product architecture. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to plan, design, and develop new PLM features, customizations, and enhancements in response to customer and business requirements. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to interpret requirements and translate them into scalable and maintainable software solutions within the PLM platform. Support the Enterprise Solutions team in activities such as client solution deployment, troubleshooting issues, client configuration/customization demos, and providing technical guidance. Participate in code reviews and quality assurance (QA) testing to ensure solutions meet performance and functional requirements, and to support the delivery of high-quality solutions. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including development specifications, release notes, user guides, and test plans. What We Look For: Post-secondary education in software engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Experience with configuration/development of PLM/Engineering Change Processes required. Proven experience with JavaScript and C# required. Microsoft SQL Server experience required. Exposure to CAD and Design Review applications is desired. Proficient in both written and spoken English. About the Benefits SSI offers a competitive compensation package that includes a full Benefits package, competitive wages and profit-sharing, as well as education benefits, self-paced learning opportunities, and the opportunity to work remotely. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment and want to take your career to the next level with a local employer of choice – Apply to SSI today!

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires post-secondary education in software engineering, computer science, or equivalent experience. Candidates must have proven experience with PLM processes, JavaScript, C#, and Microsoft SQL Server.