ECAD/Electronics Librarian

Vast•Long Beach, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vast is seeking an ECAD/Electronics Librarian to support the development of systems for designing and building human-rated space stations. The role reports to the PCB Design Manager and is a full-time, exempt position located in Long Beach, California. The position manages Vast’s electronics CAD library and supports design teams with component selection, library standards, and repeatable design practices in a cross-disciplinary environment. Vast is developing commercial space stations and space infrastructure, including Haven-1, expected to launch in 2027, and a high-power satellite product line. The company is headquartered in Long Beach, California, and has more than 1,000 employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or another CAD-based engineering discipline and at least 2 years of work experience in librarian or PCB design roles; alternatively, at least 5 years of work experience in an engineering role in lieu of the degree.
Working experience with Altium or similar ECAD tools.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Willingness to work overtime or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries.
Familiarity with IPC standards, including IPC-2221, IPC-7351, and IPC-A-610.
Any IPC certification.
Working experience with Siemens NX or Solidworks.
Familiarity with TeamCenter or a similar PLM system.
Knowledge of computer applications and ability to navigate different software programs.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
Communication skills for relaying data verbally and in writing among employees, manufacturers, and board fabricators.
Logical and strategic approach to problem solving.
Comfort working in a high-stress environment while balancing several projects and adjusting to abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Responsibilities

Manage Vast’s electronics CAD library using Altium Designer/Altium 365.
Monitor library components and maintain lifecycle states.
Create, modify, and review components, symbols, and footprints requested by Vast design teams.
Ensure footprint compliance with relevant IPC standards.
Modify and integrate 3D part models with 2D footprints.
Define, enforce, and manage library standards, including naming conventions, parameter sets, dictionaries, lifecycle states, and revision control.
Support engineers in proper part selection and use of library components.
Create and maintain reuse blocks, drawing templates, and component templates.
Review library entries for accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with IPC, NASA, and Vast standards.
Promote consistency across projects by enforcing repeatable design practices.
Iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and manufacturing input.
Work as part of a cross-disciplinary team in a dynamic design environment.

Benefits

Company equity.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents.
Paid time off, including up to 20+ vacation days for exempt staff and up to 10+ vacation days for non-exempt staff, with the ability to cash out unused vacation annually.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
ClassPass credits.
Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health.
Snacks, drip coffee, onsite barista, and cold drinks at no charge.
Dinner meals at no charge and subsidized lunch.
Other discounts and perks.