Avionics eCAD Librarian

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocket Lab seeks an Avionics Electronics CAD librarian/designer to manage and maintain PCB library components for a cutting-edge aerospace company. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering teams and ensure the highest standards of design integrity and efficiency. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects in the aerospace field.

Benefits

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Equity in the company

Qualifications

• Proficiency in creating and maintaining PCB components.
• Strong understanding of PCB design principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with PLM systems for design release.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage PCB library components using Altium.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve library-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and company procedures.

Skills

PCB design

Altium Designer

3D modeling

Teamcenter

DFM principles

Education

Background in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing and initial production. This team's scope includes the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled Avionics Electronics CAD librarian/designer to support the design and development of electronic components by managing and maintaining CAD libraries. The ideal candidate will have expertise in creating and managing library parts, including schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models. They will collaborate with engineering teams, ensure adherence to design standards, and contribute to efficient PCB development and release processes.

About You:

• Create and maintain PCB library components, including schematic symbols, footprints, and 3D models, using Altium
• Review and validate new library parts to ensure alignment with design and manufacturing standards
• Collaborate with hardware and PCB design engineers to identify and resolve library-related issues
• Ensure all library parts are compliant with company standards and industry best practices
• Manage and release PCB designs and library components in Teamcenter or similar product lifecycle management (PLM) systems
• Provide basic PCB design support as needed, including layout reviews and updates
• Proficiency in PCB design using Altium Designer
• Hands-on experience creating schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models
• Strong understanding of PCB design principles and manufacturing processes
• Familiarity with PLM systems like Teamcenter for part and design release
• Basic knowledge of PCB design and layout

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with PCB design standards such as IPC
• Knowledge of mechanical CAD tools for integrating 3D models (e.g., SolidWorks, Siemens NX)
• Familiarity with DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles
• Background in electrical engineering or related field

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$93,000—$119,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.