PCB Librarian

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Redmond, WA, USA
In-Office
125K-175K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Other
The Role
Create and maintain ECAD library parts (schematic symbols and footprints), manage shared libraries and configuration, collaborate with PCB designers, manufacturing, and reliability engineers, and support manufacturability and assembly requirements for Starlink hardware.
Summary Generated by Built In

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PCB LIBRARIAN (STARLINK)

This role will be part of the team that is responsible for the design and reliability of Starlink satellites and ground stations. Starlink will deliver high-speed broadband internet to locations where access has been unreliable, unaffordable or unavailable. The PCB Librarian will work closely with other PCB librarians, PCB designers, manufacturing and reliability engineers in support of our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Create library parts as needed by design engineers
  • Maintain electronic computer aided design (ECAD) parts libraries (schematic symbol and physical footprint)    
  • Maintain shared libraries in database format
  • Ability to work from schematic designs and basic descriptions of board function
  • Interface with manufacturing and design engineers
  • Preform quality check (DRC verification, pad stack audits) to ensure accurate and reliable parts
  • Ensure all parts conform to industry and company standards

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2+ years of professional experience creating schematic symbols and physical footprints using ECAD tools 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong work ethics and organizational skills and keen attention to detail
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • Ability to read and interpret manufacturer’s datasheets and dimensioned drawings
  • Familiarity with IPC specifications, and working knowledge of IPC-7351
  • Experience with library configuration management
  • IPC certified, CID
  • Experience managing design tools like Mentor Expedition and Mentor EDM
  • Experience with PCB layout and routing 
  • Aerospace industry experience 
  • Familiarity with both MIL STD and commercial components
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturability and design for assembly

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range:
Level 1: $95,000 - $115,000
Level 2: $110,000 - $135,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees in Washington State accrue paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law. Company shuttles are offered to employees for roundtrip travel from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office Monday to Friday.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected]

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of professional experience creating schematic symbols and physical footprints using ECAD tools
  • Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
  • Must meet ITAR U.S. person requirements (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain required authorizations)
  • Ability to read and interpret manufacturer's datasheets and dimensioned drawings
  • Familiarity with IPC specifications and working knowledge of IPC-7351
  • Experience with library configuration management
  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively with manufacturing and engineering teams
  • Proficient in the use of Excel
  • IPC certified (CID)
  • Experience managing design tools like Mentor Expedition and Mentor EDM
  • Experience with PCB layout and routing
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Familiarity with both MIL-STD and commercial components
  • Familiarity with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA)
  • Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail

SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SpaceX and has not been reviewed or approved by SpaceX.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
  • Healthcare Strength The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.

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The Company
Austin, Texas
8,879 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.

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