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Apex

PCB Designer / Altium Librarian

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$124K - $170K/yr

Own and maintain the Altium component library as the single source of truth for all PCB designs * Create and manage symbols, footprints, and 3D models with strict adherence to internal standards

Apptronik

ECAD Librarian

Austin, TX · On-site

Job Summary We're looking for a detail-oriented ECAD Librarian to own and grow our Altium component library, ensuring every schematic symbol, PCB footprint, and 3D model is accurate, standardized ...

Humanoid

Senior ECAD Librarian

Boston, MA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

As we scale from prototype to production, keeping our Altium component library clean, consistent, and traceable has become mission-critical to design velocity and quality. We're looking for an ECAD ...

Apptronik

ECAD Librarian

Austin, TX · On-site

Job Summary We're looking for a detail-oriented ECAD Librarian to own and grow our Altium component library, ensuring every schematic symbol, PCB footprint, and 3D model is accurate, standardized ...

Altium

Senior Product Support Engineer

Frisco, TX · On-site

... Altium 365, Enterprise Server technologies, library and data management, and integrations with PLM and other enterprise systems. The successful candidate will investigate and resolve challenging ...

New

Altium

Senior Product Support Engineer

Firebaugh, CA · On-site

... Altium 365, Enterprise Server technologies, library and data management, and integrations with PLM and other enterprise systems. The successful candidate will investigate and resolve challenging ...

New

E-Space

PCB Layout Engineer - Avionics

Saratoga, CA

$150K - $250K/yr

Create and maintain footprint libraries and serve as Altium librarian for the program. * Manage design-rule and constraint creation including clearances, lengths, impedance targets, vias, and ...

E-Space

PCB Layout Engineer - Avionics

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Create and maintain footprint libraries and serve as Altium librarian for the program. * Manage design-rule and constraint creation including clearances, lengths, impedance targets, vias, and ...

E-Space

PCB Layout Engineer - Avionics

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Create and maintain footprint libraries and serve as Altium librarian for the program. * Manage design-rule and constraint creation including clearances, lengths, impedance targets, vias, and ...

Talanto

$76K - $94K/yr

Altium Enterprise Pre-Sales Field Application Engineer Altium is seeking an experienced Enterprise ... Component libraries and lifecycle management * Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for ...

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How much do altium librarian jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for altium librarian in the United States is $71,250.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $73,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Altium librarian?

Altium Librarians are professionals responsible for creating, managing, and maintaining libraries of electronic components within Altium Designer, a popular PCB design software. They ensure that schematic symbols, PCB footprints, and component metadata are accurate and up to date, which is essential for efficient and error-free PCB design. Altium Librarians also standardize component libraries according to company or industry standards, helping design teams streamline their workflow and minimize design errors.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an Altium librarian?

To thrive as an Altium Librarian, you need a strong background in electronics, PCB design, and library management, typically supported by relevant technical education or experience. Proficiency with Altium Designer software, component database systems, and version control tools is essential for efficient library creation and maintenance. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help ensure accuracy and collaboration with design teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for maintaining reliable component libraries, preventing design errors, and streamlining the PCB development process.

What challenges do Altium librarians face when maintaining component libraries, and how can they be addressed?

Altium Librarians often encounter challenges such as ensuring data consistency across the library, managing frequent updates from component manufacturers, and maintaining compliance with organizational standards. Staying organized by implementing systematic version control and thorough documentation can help address these issues. Additionally, collaborating closely with design engineers and procurement teams is essential to ensure that library components meet both technical and sourcing requirements, reducing the likelihood of design errors or obsolete parts.

What is the difference between Altium Librarian vs PCB Designer?

AspectAltium LibrarianPCB Designer
Primary RoleManaging and organizing electronic component librariesDesigning printed circuit boards based on schematics
Required SkillsLibrary management, Altium Designer proficiency, component sourcingCircuit design, layout skills, Altium Designer experience
Work EnvironmentElectronics manufacturing, design firms, engineering teamsElectronics design firms, manufacturing companies, R&D labs
CertificationsAltium Designer certification, electronics fundamentalsPCB design certifications, electronics engineering background

Altium Librarian focuses on managing component libraries within Altium Designer, ensuring accurate and organized parts for PCB design. PCB Designers use these libraries to create and layout circuit boards. While both roles require Altium Designer skills, Librarians specialize in library management, whereas Designers focus on circuit layout and design.

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Infographic showing various Altium Librarian job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 94% Full Time, 2% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,250 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

PCB Designer / Altium Librarian

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

Apex
Construction • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Apexexternal

$124K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform schematic capture support and PCB layout for complex, high-reliability electronics

  • Own and maintain the Altium component library, including creating, managing, and ensuring accuracy of symbols, footprints, and models

  • Support design integration, fabrication, and assembly processes by generating drawings, reviewing designs, and ensuring data package completeness

Job description

Spacecraft represent the most pressing unmet need across the entire aerospace industry. As more launch vehicles come online and the cost to orbit decreases, more companies launching payloads to space continue to emerge.
For the first time in history, this influx of payload companies combined with reduced launch costs has resulted in a massive increase in need for commercial spacecraft platforms, known as satellite buses. These buses hold the payloads of our customers and are flown on launch vehicles.
Apex manufactures these satellite buses at scale using a combination of software, vertical integration, and hardware that is designed for manufacturing. Our spacecraft enable the future of society: ranging from earth observation to communications and more.
We'd love for you to join us on our mission of providing humankind access to the galaxy beyond our planet.
About the Role
Apex is seeking a highly detail oriented PCB Designer who will also serve as the Altium Librarian, responsible for both high quality PCB layout and the integrity of our electronic component library. This role is critical to ensuring design consistency, manufacturability, and configuration control across all avionics hardware programs. The ideal candidate combines strong layout skills with a disciplined approach to library management, part creation, and data governance within a controlled engineering environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Perform schematic capture support and PCB layout for complex, high-reliability electronics (multilayer, high-speed, mixed-signal, and power designs)
  • Execute constraint-driven layout including impedance control, differential routing (e.g., Ethernet), and power integrity considerations
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and thermal engineers to ensure design integration
  • Generate and review fabrication and assembly drawings, stackups, and design notes
  • Support DFM/DFA reviews with fabrication and assembly vendors
  • Iterate designs based on prototype feedback, test results, and manufacturing input
  • Own and maintain the Altium component library as the single source of truth for all PCB designs
  • Create and manage symbols, footprints, and 3D models with strict adherence to internal standards
  • Ensure all components are linked to approved part numbers in PLM (e.g., Teamcenter)
    Define and enforce library standards (naming conventions, parameter sets, lifecycle states, revision control)
  • Perform library QA to ensure accuracy, manufacturability, and compliance with standards (IPC, NASA, internal)
  • Support engineers in proper part selection and usage of library components
  • Support release processes from Altium Designer to PLM systems
  • Ensure all design data packages are complete, consistent, and manufacturable at release
  • Maintain traceability between schematic, layout, BOM, and PLM records
  • Participate in ECO/NCR processes and implement design updates accordingly
  • Contribute to fabrication/assembly notes, marking standards, and coating/staking documentation
  • Drive consistency across projects by enforcing repeatable design practices

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
  • 5+ years of experience in PCB design and layout
  • Strong proficiency with Altium Designer
  • Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to a component library
  • Solid understanding of: Multilayer PCB stackups and materials
  • High-speed design principles (signal integrity, controlled impedance)
  • Power distribution and grounding strategies
  • Experience working with fabrication and assembly vendors

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in aerospace, space, or other high-reliability industries
  • Familiarity with IPC standards (IPC-2221, IPC-7351, IPC-A-610 Class 3)
  • Experience with PLM systems such as Teamcenter
  • Knowledge of configuration management and release workflows
  • Experience with: Rigid-flex and HDI designs, Via-in-pad, blind/buried vias
  • Design for environmental requirements (vibration, thermal, radiation considerations)
Why Join Apex?
Apex believes in creating a work environment that you look forward to embracing every day. Our employees love working at Apex, and we want you to love it too. We're a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding, and we invest heavily in our people from day one.
What We Offer For Full-time Employees:
  • Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create
  • Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost
  • Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
  • Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%
  • 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
  • Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day
  • Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family
  • Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self
  • World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life
  • Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference

Ready to join a team where your contributions matter and your future is bright? Let's build something extraordinary together.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Apex Technology, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, 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.

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