Principal ECAD Librarian

MBDA UK Ltd; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the UK is looking for a Senior ECAD Librarian to manage electronic and electrical component libraries. This role involves overseeing library maintenance, ensuring data integrity, and leading the transition towards a unified component strategy. Candidates should have strong expertise in high-speed PCB layouts and exceptional problem-solving skills. A hybrid working arrangement is available, and the salary offered is circa £53,000 depending on experience.

Benefits

Company bonus up to £2,500

Pension contributions up to 14%

Opportunity for paid overtime

Up to 15 additional days of flexi leave

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave options

Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals

Healthcare Cash Plan for everyday healthcare expenses

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of high-speed PCB layouts, electronic interconnects, and cable looms.
• In-depth knowledge of electronic component footprints, electrical cabling/connectors, and defined standards.
• Ability to identify and address issues in library creation and data management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the business operational support for Electronic CAD libraries.
• Embed best practices and resolve technical issues related to library maintenance.
• Ensure data integrity and contribute to the efficiency of ECAD components.

Skills

Expertise in Electronic Component Libraries

Technical Knowledge of electronic components

Problem-Solving and Troubleshooting Skills

Excellent Communication Skills

Leadership and Mentorship

Project Management

Job description

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.

Salary

Circa £53,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working

1‑2 days per week on‑site due to workload classification

Security Clearance

British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

The opportunity

The Engineering Design Capabilities Team is responsible for providing comprehensive business user support and driving the capability roadmaps in a wide range of Design IT systems across the engineering communities. A unique opportunity is available to join our team as a Senior ECAD Librarian, collaborating in the management, maintenance, and future development of our Electronic and Electrical component libraries. Assisting our users in ensuring seamless integration and the highest standards of design across multiple engineering systems. The primary responsibility for the Senior ECAD Librarian role is to oversee the business operational support, technical specialism, and maintenance of Electronic Computer‑Aided Design (CAD) libraries used in both electronic and electrical design. This role involves guiding a team by embedding best practices, resolving technical issues related to the library maintenance, ensuring data integrity, and contributing to the overall efficiency of ECAD components.

What we're looking for from you

• Expertise in Electronic Component Libraries: A 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: Ability to 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 skills to collaborate effectively with the engineering team, cross‑functional stakeholders, and library users.
• Leadership and Mentorship: Ability to lead the transition towards a unified component data strategy, guide and support team members, provide training, and foster a collaborative environment within the ECAD library team.
• Project Management: Understanding of project management principles and the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize competing demands, and ensure successful integration of the ECAD library into missile system design.

Our company

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.