Designer II (PCB Parts Librarian)

If you are a self-starter known for your partnership skills and keen eye for detail, come join us as a Designer! In this role, you will be using your skills and expertise to develop designs, technical drawings, and models. These cover a very wide range, from advanced mission payloads and electronic systems through highly integrated aircraft to orbital and space exploration systems.

As the Electronic Computer-Aided-Design (ECAD) Designer : Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Parts Librarian, you will be responsible for curating and maintaining a database of schematic symbols and footprint libraries to be used for all PCB layout projects. You will develop PCB / CCA parts library elements including electronic schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and 3D models using vendor datasheets along with industry and company standards. You will work closely with design engineers, component engineers and supply chain on creating ECAD parts and maintaining an up to date and accurate parts database. You will also be responsible for driving process decisions, automating, and supporting the integration of our library with other internal tools.The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command / control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Responsibilities :

• Curate and maintain an PCB parts library / database of schematic symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
• Create and maintain schematic symbols for the PCB library from component vendor data sheets.
• Create and maintain solder pad footprints for PCB library from component vendor data sheets and IPC standards.
• Create and maintain 3D Models of PCB library parts for use by Mechanical Engineering.
• PCB layout using Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics Expedition, or PADs

Qualifications You Must Have :

Qualifications We Prefer :

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies.

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and .

IMPORTANT NOTICE :

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.