Ecad Library Leader
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Global Technical Solutions (GTS) team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ECAD Library Leader to oversee the development, management, and optimization of the electronic component libraries used in our Electronic Computer-Aided Design(ECAD) systems. The ECAD Library Leader will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and accessibility of library components to support efficient and high-quality design processes across Collins Aerospace. This leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the integrity of the ECAD library, drive standardization, and support innovation in design tools and methodologies.
What You Will Do:
- ECAD Library Management:
- Develop, maintain, and manage centralized ECAD libraries, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Collins-specific design requirements.
- Oversee the creation, validation, and release of electronic component symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
- Standardization and Best Practices:
- Drive standardization of library components and processes across all business units, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
- Establish and enforce best practices for ECAD library management, maintenance, and usage.
- Collaboration and Coordination:
- Establish and enforce best practices for ECAD library management, maintenance, and usage.
- Process Improvement:
- Implement automation and advanced tools to improve library creation, validation, and maintenance processes.
- Identify areas for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of ECAD library management.
- Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all library components meet applicable regulatory, industry, and RTX-specific design standards.
- Maintain detailed documentation for ECAD library component processes, and updates to support traceability and usability.
- Training and Support:
- Develop and deliver training materials to engineers and designers on ECAD library usage and updates.
- Act as a point of contact for resolving ECAD library-related issues and provide on-demand support to engineering teams.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Track and report on ECAD library usage, accuracy, and process improvements.
- Use metrics to measure the success of library initiatives and identify opportunities for further enhancement.
- Lead, Develop and Grow Talent: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Librarians.
- Guide the professional development of team members. Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvements
- Foster a collaborative culture that promotes teamwork and innovation.
- Encourage career growth and job satisfaction across heritage business units.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in ECAD library management, electronic design, or related fields within aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
- Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Mentor Graphics (Xpedition), Cadence, Altium, or similar.
- Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB design principles, heritage Rockwell Collins, and industry standards (e.g., IPC standards).
- Experience with library management software and PLM systems.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with automation tools for library management and component creation.
- Experience with integration of ECAD libraries into simulation and analysis workflows.
- Knowledge of aerospace and defense electronic design standards and requirements.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
Ecad Library Leader
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Global Technical Solutions (GTS) team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated ECAD Library Leader to oversee the development, management, and optimization of the electronic component libraries used in our Electronic Computer-Aided Design(ECAD) systems. The ECAD Library Leader will play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and accessibility of library components to support efficient and high-quality design processes across Collins Aerospace. This leader will collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain the integrity of the ECAD library, drive standardization, and support innovation in design tools and methodologies.
What You Will Do:
- ECAD Library Management:
- Develop, maintain, and manage centralized ECAD libraries, ensuring compliance with industry standards and Collins-specific design requirements.
- Oversee the creation, validation, and release of electronic component symbols, footprints, and 3D models.
- Standardization and Best Practices:
- Drive standardization of library components and processes across all business units, ensuring consistency and efficiency.
- Establish and enforce best practices for ECAD library management, maintenance, and usage.
- Collaboration and Coordination:
- Establish and enforce best practices for ECAD library management, maintenance, and usage.
- Process Improvement:
- Implement automation and advanced tools to improve library creation, validation, and maintenance processes.
- Identify areas for process optimization and lead initiatives to enhance the efficiency and quality of ECAD library management.
- Compliance and Documentation:
- Ensure all library components meet applicable regulatory, industry, and RTX-specific design standards.
- Maintain detailed documentation for ECAD library component processes, and updates to support traceability and usability.
- Training and Support:
- Develop and deliver training materials to engineers and designers on ECAD library usage and updates.
- Act as a point of contact for resolving ECAD library-related issues and provide on-demand support to engineering teams.
- Performance Monitoring and Reporting:
- Track and report on ECAD library usage, accuracy, and process improvements.
- Use metrics to measure the success of library initiatives and identify opportunities for further enhancement.
- Lead, Develop and Grow Talent: Manage and mentor a high-performing team of Librarians.
- Guide the professional development of team members. Provide constructive feedback to support continuous improvements
- Foster a collaborative culture that promotes teamwork and innovation.
- Encourage career growth and job satisfaction across heritage business units.
Qualifications You Must Have:
- Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in ECAD library management, electronic design, or related fields within aerospace, defense, or similar industries.
- Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Mentor Graphics (Xpedition), Cadence, Altium, or similar.
- Strong understanding of electronic components, PCB design principles, heritage Rockwell Collins, and industry standards (e.g., IPC standards).
- Experience with library management software and PLM systems.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Familiarity with automation tools for library management and component creation.
- Experience with integration of ECAD libraries into simulation and analysis workflows.
- Knowledge of aerospace and defense electronic design standards and requirements.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities, with experience leading cross-functional teams.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
- Adoption Assistance
- Autism Benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
- Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
- Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
- Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
- And more!
Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.
The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
