ECAD Librarian

MBDA S.A.S.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm is looking for a Senior ECAD Librarian in Stevenage, UK. In this role, you will manage Electronic and Electrical component libraries, ensuring their integrity for high-speed PCB designs and complex systems. You will lead a transition towards a unified data strategy while collaborating with engineering teams. This position offers a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

25 days paid annual leave

Dynamic working policies

Defined contribution retirement plan

Healthcare Cash Plan

Healthworks Gym Membership

Company bonus up to £2,500

Qualifications

• Experience in Electronic and Electrical component library management.
• Strong technical background in electronic design and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership experience or mentorship capability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain Electronic Component Libraries.
• Ensure integrity and development of high-speed PCB layouts.
• Lead transition towards a unified component data strategy.

Skills

Electronic component library management

Technical knowledge in electronic design

Leadership

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

An opportunity has arisen within the Engineering Design Capabilities Team for a Senior ECAD Librarian. In this specialized role, you will be the primary authority for both our Electronic and Electrical component libraries. You will ensure the integrity of our Zuken‑based design environment, managing the data that enables everything from high‑speed PCB layouts to complex electrical interconnects and cable looms. As the Senior Librarian, you will lead the transition toward a fully unified component data strategy, ensuring our engineers have the precise symbols and data attributes required for world‑class missile system design.

Responsibilities

• Expertise in Electronic Component Libraries: strong understanding of high‑speed PCB layouts, electronic interconnects, and cable looms as they relate to library development and maintenance.
• Technical Knowledge: in‑depth knowledge of electronic component footprints, electrical cabling/connectors, and defined standards.
• Problem‑Solving and Troubleshooting Skills: identify and address issues in library creation, maintenance, and data management, with a focus on continual improvement of the component library.
• Communication Skills: excellent written and verbal communication to collaborate effectively with the engineering team, cross‑functional stakeholders, and library users.
• Leadership and Mentorship: lead the transition toward a unified component data strategy, guide and support team members, provide training, and foster a collaborative environment within the ECAD library team.
• Project Management: understand principles of project management and manage multiple tasks, prioritize competing demands, and ensure successful integration of the ECAD library into missile system design.
• Collaboration on management, maintenance, and future development of Electronic and Electrical component libraries, ensuring seamless integration and high standards of design across multiple engineering systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Electronic and Electrical component library management.
• Strong technical background in electronic design and electrical systems.
• Proven leadership experience or mentorship capability.
• Project management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

• 25 days of paid annual leave per calendar year, with additional days for service milestones.
• Dynamic working policies with flexibility on hours, location, and paid overtime.
• Defined contribution retirement savings plan with employee and employer contributions.
• Financial webinars, education website, share incentive plan, mortgage advice, season ticket loan, critical illness benefit.
• Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions up to eight face‑to‑face, telephone or virtual sessions.
• Private Medical Insurance and funded options for eligible employees.
• Dental Insurance offering cash‑back on everyday dental expenses.
• Healthcare Cash Plan offering cash‑back on healthcare expenses.
• Healthcare and Leisure benefits providing access to special deals and concessions on sporting and recreational facilities.
• Healthworks Gym Membership and annual gym membership discounts, plus club social activities.

Salary and Work Arrangement

Salary: Circa £53,000 depending on experience.

Dynamic working: 1‑2 days per week on‑site due to workload classification.

Security clearance: British citizen or dual UK national with British citizenship.

Additional Perks

• Company bonus: up to £2,500 (based on company performance).
• Pension: up to 14% total employer and employee contribution.
• Paid overtime opportunity.
• Flexi leave: up to 15 additional days.
• Enhanced parental leave: up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; additional enhancements for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility treatment.
• Facilities: subsidised meals, free car parking, and additional onsite facilities.