Senior Manager, ECAD Library Leader (Remote)

RTX; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

RTX is seeking an ECAD Library Leader to oversee centralized ECAD libraries, ensuring accuracy and timely updates for Collins Aerospace products. You will drive standardization, collaborate with engineering and manufacturing, and lead a team of librarians across heritage units.

The role emphasizes process automation, documentation, and training to support design workflows and regulatory compliance within aerospace and defense contexts.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a STEM degree with 10+ years experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Minimum 8 years in ECAD library management, electronic design, or related aerospace/defense 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

• Develop, maintain, and manage centralized ECAD libraries with compliance to standards.
• Oversee creation, validation, and release of symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
• Drive standardization across business units for consistency and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Digital Technology, and Manufacturing teams.
• Implement automation and tools to improve library creation and maintenance processes.
• Ensure ECAD components meet regulatory, industry, and RTX standards.
• Develop training materials and provide support to engineers and designers.
• Track ECAD library usage, accuracy, and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Program management

Documentation

Communication

Mentoring

Education

STEM degree

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Mentor Graphics Xpedition

Cadence

Altium

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-IA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Global Technical Solutions (GTS) team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ECAD Library Leader to oversee the development, management, and optimization of the electronic component libraries used in our Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) systems. The ECAD Library Leader will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and accessibility of library components to support efficient and high-quality design processes across Collins Aerospace. This leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the integrity of the ECAD library, drive standardization, and support innovation in design tools and methodologies.

ECAD Library Management

• Develop, maintain, and manage centralized ECAD libraries, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Collins-specific design requirements.
• Oversee the creation, validation, and release of electronic component symbols, footprints, and 3D models.

Standardization and Best Practices

• Drive standardization of library components and processes across all business units, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
• Establish and enforce best practices for ECAD library management, maintenance, and usage.

Collaboration and Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Digital Technology, and Manufacturing teams to ensure alignment of ECAD libraries with product development requirements.

Process Improvement

• Implement automation and advanced tools to improve library creation, validation, and maintenance processes.
• Identify areas for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of ECAD library management.

Compliance and Documentation

• Ensure all library components meet applicable regulatory, industry, and RTX-specific design standards.
• Maintain detailed documentation for ECAD library component processes, and updates to support traceability and usability.

Training and Support

• Develop and deliver training materials to engineers and designers on ECAD library usage and updates.
• Act as a point of contact for resolving ECAD library-related issues and provide on-demand support to engineering teams.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Track and report on ECAD library usage, accuracy, and process improvements.
• Use metrics to measure the success of library initiatives and identify opportunities for further enhancement.

Lead, Develop and Grow Talent

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Librarians.
• Guide the professional development of team members.
• Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Foster a collaborative culture that promotes teamwork and innovation.
• Encourage career growth and job satisfaction across heritage business units.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in ECAD library management, electronic design, or related fields within aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
• Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Mentor Graphics (Xpedition), Cadence, Altium, or similar.
• Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB design principles, heritage Rockwell Collins, and industry standards (e.g., IPC standards).
• Experience with library management software and PLM systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Familiarity with automation tools for library management and component creation.
• Experience with integration of ECAD libraries into simulation and analysis workflows.
• Knowledge of aerospace and defense electronic design standards and requirements.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.