Senior ECAD Library Engineer

Worker Type Regular Job Description Summary AV delivers battlefield-proven systems and next-generation capabilities across all domains of modern defense. The Senior Electronic Component Librarian ensures those systems are built on components that are technically sound, resilient, compliant, and supportable over their full lifecycle. This role is the enterprise authority for electronic component selection, qualification, standardization, and lifecycle governance across all AV sites and programs. It serves as the keeper of physical truth inside AV's digital thread, ensuring that what is designed, built, and sustained is based on known, governed, and trusted components. Position Responsibilities Establish and govern (primary owner of) the enterprise electronic component library, ensuring all parts used across AV products are qualified, traceable, supportable, compliant, and correctly represented. Create a single source of truth. Work collaboratively with Program Chief Engineers and Design Engineers to: Interpret SOWs, specifications, and customer requirements to define component application, qualification, and verification needs Determine electrical, environmental, mechanical, and reliability requirements based on mission and platform conditions Guide component selection, standardization, and technology insertion balancing performance, reliability, supply-chain resilience, cost, and obsolescence risk Serve as the enterprise Component Subject Matter Expert (SME) interfacing with Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Cybersecurity, Manufacturing, and external suppliers to define component risk, qualification, and verification strategy. Support creation and maintenance of component verification and qualification data packages, including electrical and environmental suitability, reliability and derating, lifecycle and obsolescence status, and compliance and cyber risk. Support multiple Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) across development, production, and sustainment by providing authoritative guidance on parts selection, alternates, and lifecycle risk. Lead enterprise component standardization and harmonization across AV sites and product lines, driving common part usage, reduced supplier risk, lower lifecycle cost, and improved reuse. Subsystem validation and review, how the component level relates to upper-level assemblies. Create/manage part records, footprints, and black box subsystem definitions for reuse and accelerated builds. Component Artwork, Library & Process Governance This role governs how electronic components are digitally represented across AV. The Senior Electronic Component Librarian will, in collaboration with Program Chief Engineers and Design Engineers: Create, review, approve, and govern schematic symbols, PCB footprints, decals, and 3D representations used in schematic capture, PCB layout, circuit card assembly, and mechanical packaging. Ensure all representations are parametrically correct, manufacturing-compliant, and configuration-controlled. Approve and release component artwork from engineers, library technicians, or external providers, ensuring assets are digitally linked to MPNs, internal part numbers, AMLs, and lifecycle/compliance data. Define and enforce enterprise standards and workflows for naming, classification, pin numbering, pad stacks, data quality, and release control so component data created anywhere in AV meets enterprise-level consistency, manufacturability, traceability, and auditability. Ensure component artwork and library assets comply with applicable IPC specifications and AV manufacturing standards, supporting consistent, producible PCB and CCA designs. Familiarity with Accuris BOM/Part Intelligence Other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience) Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Science, or related STEM field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Advanced degree, MS is preferred. Minimum of 7 + years component engineering, electronics design, parts & materials engineering, or high-reliability supply-chain/sustainment experience required. Experience with ICs, semiconductors, passives, connectors, BOMs, and lifecycle/obsolescence management. Familiarity with IPC standards applicable to electronic component representation, PCB design, and assembly. Familiarity with Accuris BOM/Part Intelligence. Hands-on experience using electrical CAD tools such as Altium Designer, Siemens Xpedition, or equivalent. Willingness to travel and ability to support multiple sites remotely. Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies Aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability industry experience. Knowledge of space/avionics part standards (rad hard/mil/space) preferred -- space parts first, terrestrial second. Ability to work across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and cybersecurity on part selection of approved manufacturers, and counterfeit/traceability processes. Strong data-driven, risk-based decision making. Experience establishing or governing enterprise engineering standards and libraries. Working knowledge of PCB design principles, including schematic capture, layout considerations, land patterns, stack-ups, and manufacturability constraints. Familiarity with parts databases and integrations (Arena, Oracle Fusion extracts, APEX workflows) to support automated imports/exports. Ability to establish and document processes that will allow this role to crank out parts after to the design and production teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical, time management and organizational skills. Strong computer skills and proficiency with office software and productivity tools. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Works well with little or no supervision and exercises independent judgement on a regular basis. Ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules. Physical Demands Ability to sit, stand, stoop, reach, lift (up to 10 lbs.), bend, etc. Hand and wrist dexterity to utilize the computer. May require travel to sites/program and special functions. Environmental Conditions Critical to Performance Work is in an office environment, climate controlled through central air conditioning/heating. May have some exposure to outside environment while traveling. Special Requirements U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) required. Must be able to travel within the Continental U.S. and internationally when required. Clearance Level No Clearance The salary range for this role is: $91,000 - $129,150 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment’s business requirements. A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits : AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. About AV: AV isn’t for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best. We don’t just build defense technology—we redefine what’s possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve. Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian—but we’re not building history, we’re building what’s next. If you're ready to build technology that matters—with speed, scale, and purpose—there’s no better place to do it than AV. We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required