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General Dynamics Mission Systems

Builds secure electronics for defense missions

ECAD Librarian Specialist

Board & Electronics DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeUnited States$94.1k - $101.8k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience, plus at least 2 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a master's degree is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required because of the nature of the work performed at the facilities.
  • Knowledge of Xpedition is highly preferred, and knowledge of EDM is desired.
  • Knowledge of Siemens Xpedition EDM-based libraries.
  • Ability to determine user needs with training and guidance.
  • Ability to work independently and produce quality work.
  • Ability to receive constructive criticism and make improvements.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume ECAD library environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to take direction from peers and coworkers.
  • Ability to navigate the Windows operating system and associated applications, including Microsoft Office products.
  • Familiarity with ECAD design tools, particularly Siemens/Mentor Graphics, and some Cadence.
  • Familiarity with analog, digital, radio frequency, and electromechanical components.
  • Knowledge of ECAD library parts, including logic symbols, cells (footprints), padstacks, and logical-to-physical pin mapping.
  • Ability to follow corporate processes for creating library symbols and footprints.
  • Ability to read and interpret manufacturer datasheets and drawings.
  • Ability to research and find manufacturer datasheets to aid in creating library symbols and footprints.
  • Knowledge of IPC, military, and industry standards and specifications.
  • Ability to implement design for manufacturability and design for test practices to develop quality designs.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with engineers and PCB designers in designing, developing, and using software to create representations of components, modules, or complete products for the ECAD tool library.
  • Advise hardware designers on characteristics affecting PCB board documentation, including schematic symbols, land patterns, and component outline requirements, while adhering to corporate symbol and cell guidelines.
  • Fulfill component librarian duties, including creating component footprints, generating schematic symbols, entering new parts, and maintaining existing components in the ECAD library system.
  • Collaborate with electrical, components, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines to develop ECAD library parts supporting the Siemens/Mentor Graphics Expedition Enterprise Tool Suite.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Xpedition is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of EDM is desired.

About the Company

General Dynamics Mission Systems

Builds secure electronics for defense missions

General Dynamics Mission Systems builds defense electronics and integrated systems for military, intelligence and civil government customers. Its equipment connects people and platforms across land, sea, air, space and cyber missions, from tactical radios to satellite ground infrastructure. The business designs submarine weapon controls, aircraft processing equipment and encryption products that protect classified voice, video and data. Government contracts fund development and production, and its products become components of larger military platforms and integrated national security systems. A business unit of General Dynamics, it is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Chantilly, VA
Founded
1952

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