Senior PCB Librarian at Astranis

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

Senior PCB Librarian

As a Senior PCB Librarian, you will be responsible for owning and maintaining Astranis’ Altium components library. You will work closely with design engineers, component engineers and supply chain on creating EEE parts in Altium and maintaining an up to date and accurate parts database. You will also be responsible for driving process decisions, automating, and supporting the integration of our Altium library with our PLM software.

Role

Create schematic symbols and PCB component footprints according to manufacturer specifications and Astranis standards
Manage component library and provide input on processes and standards to maintain an accurate and organized library
Own integration between e-cad library and PLM tool using automated scripting
Work with design team on creating and reviewing library components and footprints
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements

5+ years experience with ECAD library management and database knowledge
Experience creating and validating schematic symbols and footprints in e-cad tools and maintaining library in Altium
Experience writing scripts and automation
Experience working with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software (Arena preferred)
Knowledge of PCB manufacturing and assembly processes
Experience with IPC standards (Class 2/3, IPC-A-610, IPC-7351)

What we offer:

All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.

Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.

Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.

Base Salary

$135,000—$235,000 USD

U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required

(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))

Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.

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