Remote Space PCB Components Librarian (Altium Expert)

Trident Systems Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life insurance with AD&D

Disability insurance (short-term)

Disability insurance (long-term)

Spending accounts (HSA, FSA, DCFSA)

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) with company match

Leaves (Parental, maternity, military)

Annual discretionary bonus

Job summary

Trident Systems is seeking a PCB Components Librarian to own, maintain, and govern the Altium component library and Altium Enterprise Server infrastructure for space-grade, high-rel designs. This role ensures configuration control, traceability, and strict adherence to standards for 5-year VPX production.

You will lead footprint design, derating criteria, lifecycle management, and the Altium Part Request process, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 4 years of related experience OR 8 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience managing electronic component libraries, library governance, and CAD data systems.
• Deep proficiency in Altium Designer and Altium Enterprise Server administration.
• Space & Automotive Standards: IPC J-STD-001 Space, IPC-6012 Space, EEE-INST-002, AEC-Q100/101/200, PEM screening/qualification methodologies.
• Hardware Domain: VPX boards and high-density, high-reliability forms.
• Manufacturing Integration: contract manufacturer data requirements and resolving defects.

Responsibilities

• Administer Altium Enterprise Server access, security, and revision control.
• Design and verify IPC space footprints per space addenda.
• Enforce EEE-INST-002 Level 3 parameter sets and labels.
• Track AEC-Q101/200 components and PEM screening.
• Define derating criteria in Altium schemas.
• Track component lifecycles for 5+ year production cycles and manage alternates.
• Oversee Altium Part Request process validation.
• Support travel or off-site work as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Component library governance

CAD data systems

Hardware troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Altium Designer

Altium Enterprise Server

Job description

Trident Systems is seeking a PCB Components Librarian to own, maintain, and govern the Altium component library and Altium Enterprise Server infrastructure for space-grade, high-rel designs. This role ensures configuration control, traceability, and strict adherence to standards for 5-year VPX production.

You will lead footprint design, derating criteria, lifecycle management, and the Altium Part Request process, with travel as needed.