1099 consultant · ~120–600 hrs per funded award · $45–$105/hr · Remote (U.S.)

Model-Based Definition and PLM Data Engineer

Help us move product definition out of drawings and into data, with PLM integration, STEP AP242 and JT models, and GD&T and QIF metrology data that factories and inspectors can trust.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~120–600 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Build and review integrations with Teamcenter or Windchill so parts, revisions, BOMs and released models move cleanly between systems
Work with STEP AP242 and JT data, including semantic PMI, and tell us where translation drops or garbles what the designer meant
Connect GD&T on the model to QIF measurement plans and results so inspection data traces back to the requirement it checks
Check our claims about MBD maturity, data fidelity and interoperability before they reach the Government

Required qualifications

Hands-on experience integrating or administering Teamcenter or Windchill in an engineering or manufacturing setting
Working knowledge of STEP AP242 and JT, including how PMI is authored, exported and validated
Solid understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5 or ISO GPS) and how it carries into inspection and metrology data such as QIF
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Defense, aerospace or shipbuilding programs that deliver technical data packages under MIL-STD-31000
CAD authoring in NX, Creo, CATIA or SolidWorks with model-based PMI
CMM or metrology software experience such as PC-DMIS, Calypso or PolyWorks
PLM customization or APIs such as Teamcenter ITK/SOA, Windchill REST or PLMXML

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $45–$105 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 120–600 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — Model-Based Definition and PLM Data Engineer

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the PLM, model-based definition or metrology data project most like this role: the PLM system and CAD tools involved, the data you moved or validated (STEP AP242, JT, PMI, QIF), a problem you found in real product data, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $45–$105 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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