PCB Design Librarian III

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Avionics PCB Librarian developing and maintaining eCAD component libraries. Supporting high-performance PCB development for aerospace applications with cross-functional team collaboration.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeGreater Seattle Area • California, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,027 - $145,637 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in PCB design and layout, particularly using Altium Designer, while adhering to industry standards and best practices. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in high-pressure environments.

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PCB Design and LayoutAltium Designer Pro/365/EnterpriseIPC-6012 Class 3 StandardsHigh-Density Interconnect (HDI) DesignPCB Part Library Management

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Hard Skills

PCB Part LibrariesSchematic SymbolsFootprint CreationDFM/DFA/DFT AssessmentsTrace Length MatchingSignal Integrity ConstraintsImpedance-Controlled NetsMulti-Rail Power Delivery SolutionsThermal ManagementHigh-Speed Board Design

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailTask OwnershipExcellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingMentoring

Industry Keywords

Aerospace ApplicationsDefense IndustryPCB ManufacturingAssembly and TestingFast-Paced Environments

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain corporate eCAD component libraries, including part footprints, schematic symbols and related component information
Design and layout common circuit blocks to support high-performance, high-reliability PCBs development for aerospace applications
Work with Altium Designer to create detailed PCB layout design files from schematics (Gerbers and FAB & ASY drawings, and other relevant documentation)
Ensure design and manufacturing practices adhere to industry standards and regulations
Troubleshoot and resolve PCB design and layout issues
Contribute to PCB/PCBA design reviews by providing design artifacts, DFM/DFA/DFT assessments and similar value-added info
Collaborate in defining PCB development process improvements (procedures and checklists)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams of mechanical, electrical, firmware and software engineers to ensure design requirements are met
Check the quality of work of other layout resources, including internal and external resources
Support and mentor internal layout resources (junior engineers and technicians) on PCB design (library and layout) best practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience creating and maintaining PCB part libraries (schematic symbols & footprints)
Adjacent experience in PCB layout and design, specifically in the aerospace and defense industry
Expert proficiency using Altium Designer Pro/365/Enterprise for PCB design (library and layout)
Experienced use of PCB best practices for design, manufacturing, assembly and testing (including IPC-6012 Class 3 standards and IPC-7352)
Experience with implementing PCB(A) design constraint management; including trace length matching, spacing rules, etc.
Experience in designing High-Density Interconnect (HDI) boards with fine pitch BGA (FPGAs, processors, microcontrollers, and other ASICs); including thru-hole and microvias, blind–buried vias, etc.
Experience with High-Speed, High-Power and High-Density Interconnect board design and layout; including signal integrity constraints, impedance-controlled nets and stack-up.
Experience routing multi-rail power delivery solutions, and high-power thermal management and other mechanical constraints.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and high-pressure environments, earn trust, and maintain positive and professional relationships; demonstrate attention to detail, strong task ownership and excellent communication skills
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation.