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Impulse Space
PCB Designer / Altium Librarian
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A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.
$81,638 / year median in California
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Description As a PCB Librarian, you will be responsible for managing PCB component libraries and associated design data for Impulse avionics and RF products. You will ensure that schematic symbols, footprints, and part metadata are accurate and ready for use in flight PCBA designs that need to survive in a space environment. In this role you will work closely with electrical, RF, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to drive standardization and enable rapid, reliable, and high-quality hardware development. Responsibilities Own the creation, maintenance, and standardization of PCB component libraries (symbols, footprints, 3D models, and metadata) for avionics hardware Ensure libraries are accurate, manufacturable, and compliant with IPC Class 2/3 standards Collaborate with electrical engineers to translate schematic and layout into reliable, reusable library components Review new component requests and validate footprints, 3D models, pin assignments and layout constraints Mentor engineers on library best practices, IPC standards, and DFM considerations Collaborate across electrical, mechanical, systems, and manufacturing teams to ensure library and design alignment Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of experience in PCB design, component management, or electronics hardware development Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or comparable practical experience Strong proficiency in Altium (preferred) or equivalent professional PCB design tools Experience managing component libraries, including symbols, footprints, 3D models, and metadata Solid understanding of high density, multilayer PCB design practices Knowledge of PCB fabrication, assembly processes, materials, and manufacturing constraints Ability to work effectively in cross functional engineering teams and communicate across disciplines Preferred Skills and Experience Familiarity with boards containing microcontrollers, FPGAs, high speed interfaces, RF/mixed signal circuits, or power management Knowledge of IPC industry standards Familiarity with signal and power integrity concepts Experience with high reliability requirements Ability to mentor engineers and improve overall library and design quality Experience in a startup or agile development environment