Avionics PCB Library Engineer

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion in Torrance, CA, seeks a PCB Librarian to own management and quality of Castelion’s PCB component libraries for avionics hardware. You will ensure symbols, footprints, and metadata are accurate, compliant, and ready for integration into complex designs.

You will collaborate with layout, electrical, and manufacturing teams to enable rapid, reliable hardware development, enforcing IPC Class 3/3A standards and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in PCB design or electronics hardware development.
• Strong proficiency in Altium or equivalent.
• Experience managing component libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models, metadata).
• Solid understanding of high-density, multi-layer PCB design practices.
• Familiarity with IPC Class 3/3A designs.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and ownership mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Own creation, maintenance, and standardization of PCB libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models, and metadata).
• Ensure libraries are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with IPC Class 3/3A and Castelion internal standards.
• Collaborate with PCB layout and electrical engineers to translate schematic intent into reliable, reusable library components.
• Maintain and version‑control library data with proper documentation and traceability for production release.
• Interface with vendors to confirm part specifications, availability, and manufacturability.
• Review new component requests and validate footprints, 3D models, and pin assignments.
• Support high-density, multi-layer PCB designs through accurate component representation and layout constraints.
• Enable rapid iteration cycles by providing verified, production‑ready library components for design re‑spins.
• Mentor junior engineers on library best practices, IPC standards, and DFM considerations.
• Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure library and design alignment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Castelion’s PCB library standards, processes, and tools.

Skills

PCB design

Schematic capture

Component libraries

DFM

Cross-functional teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Altium

ECAD tools

Job description

Castelion in Torrance, CA, seeks a PCB Librarian to own management and quality of Castelion’s PCB component libraries for avionics hardware. You will ensure symbols, footprints, and metadata are accurate, compliant, and ready for integration into complex designs.

You will collaborate with layout, electrical, and manufacturing teams to enable rapid, reliable hardware development, enforcing IPC Class 3/3A standards and mentoring engineers.