Remote ECAD Library Leader — Aerospace Design

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation 3 weeks

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an ECAD Library Leader to oversee development, management, and optimization of electronic component libraries used in our ECAD systems. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and accessibility to support efficient design across Collins.

You will lead a team of Librarians, collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Digital Technology and Manufacturing, and drive standardization, automation, training, and compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a degree in STEM and minimum 10 years' experience or an Advanced Degree with minimum 7 years of experience.
• Minimum 8 years of ECAD library management experience in aerospace/defense or related industries.
• Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Mentor Graphics (Xpedition), Cadence, Altium, or similar.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB design principles, IPC standards.
• Experience with library management software and PLM systems.

Responsibilities

• ECAD library management: develop, maintain, and manage centralized ECAD libraries aligned with standards and requirements.
• Standardization: drive standardization of library components and processes across units.
• Collaboration: work with Engineering, Procurement, Digital Technology and Manufacturing to align libraries with product development.
• Process improvement: implement automation to improve library creation, validation, and maintenance.
• Compliance: ensure components meet regulatory and RTX-specific design standards and maintain traceability docs.
• Training: develop and deliver ECAD library training for engineers and designers.
• Performance monitoring: track usage and quality, report improvements and metrics.
• Lead and grow talent: mentor librarians and foster a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.

Skills

ECAD library management

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree +7 years

Tools

Mentor Graphics (Xpedition)

Cadence

Altium

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking an ECAD Library Leader to oversee development, management, and optimization of electronic component libraries used in our ECAD systems. This role ensures accuracy, consistency, and accessibility to support efficient design across Collins.

You will lead a team of Librarians, collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Digital Technology and Manufacturing, and drive standardization, automation, training, and compliance with industry standards.