ECAD Component Librarian & Checker

BAE Systems•Cedar Rapids, IA

5d•$107,359 - $182,510•Onsite

About The Position

The ECAD Component Librarian & Checker will support BAE Systems’ Navigation and Sensor Systems organization in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which develops advanced military navigation systems. The role creates schematic symbols and component footprints for printed circuit design using Cadence, Siemens, and Zuken software, and provides support for library parts and models. It interfaces with Component Engineering on part, symbol, model, geometry, and attribute selection, and works with operations to ensure footprints meet producibility requirements. The position checks electrical and physical specifications against PCB design requirements; participates in design reviews with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers; and helps develop prototype and production-quality boards according to company standards and procedures. Duties also include checking fabrication and assembly drawings, parts lists, design changes, and library parts; reviewing manufacturing output files for readiness; and giving design engineers feedback on functionality and manufacturability. The role may suggest solutions to challenging or non-standard PCB design situations and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

An Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or higher and/or demonstrated experience and proficiency in printed circuit board design.
At least 8 years of hands-on printed circuit board design or Component Librarian experience.
Ambition to lead creation of the Cadence Library for the NSS PCB team.
Willingness to lead PCB designers through tool changes.
Proficiency with complex and high-density board layouts in accordance with IPC-2221 and associated specifications and standards.
Strong communication skills for conveying technical information to leaders, engineers, checkers, and peers.
Experience incorporating engineering change orders.
Comprehensive knowledge of the printed circuit board design process.
Ability to work with a broader team and communicate across functional boundaries.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to obtain a U.S. DoW Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology or equivalent.
CID or CID+ through the IPC Designer Certification Program.
10 or more years of experience designing printed circuit boards and flex circuit boards.
5 or more years of experience in the Component Librarian function.
5 or more years of experience in the PCB checking function.
Proficiency with Mentor Graphics Xpedition and Zuken CR-5000.
Proficiency with System Capture, Cadence Pulse, and Cadence Allegro.
Proficiency using CAD tool constraint managers and a solid understanding of signal integrity and design-for-manufacturing rules.
Experience with Dassault Systemes ENOVIA PDM.
Active U.S. DoW security clearance.

Responsibilities

Create schematic symbols and component footprints for electronic parts used in printed circuit design using Cadence, Siemens, and Zuken software.
Provide customer support for problems concerning library parts and models.
Interface with Component Engineering on part, symbol, model, and geometry selection and part-symbol attributes.
Work with operations to ensure component footprints meet product producibility requirements.
Check that electrical and physical specifications meet the requirements for each PCB design.
Participate in design reviews and interface with electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and process engineers to design prototype and production-quality PCBs in accordance with company standards and procedures.
Check fabrication and assembly drawings, parts lists, changes to existing design documentation, and component library parts.
Review output files required for board manufacture and assembly to ensure they are ready for fabrication.
Provide feedback to design engineers to support PCB functionality and manufacturability.
Suggest options and resolutions for challenging or non-standard PCB design situations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.