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Xpedition EDM Librarian

Company:
General Dynamics Mission Systems
Location:
Scottsdale, AZ, 85261
Posted:
December 03, 2025
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Description:

Basic Qualifications

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent is required plus a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.

Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

General Dynamics Mission Systems has an immediate opening for an Electrical Computer Aided Design (ECAD) Librarian in our Scottsdale, AZ location. Remote work is also supported.

Xpedition knowledge highly preferred. EDM knowledge desired.

Specific Duties and Tasks:

Knowledge of Siemens Xpedition EDM based Libraries.

Fulfill component librarian duties, including the creation of component footprints, generation of schematic symbols, and entry of new parts, as well as maintenance of existing components in the ECAD library system.

The candidate will collaborate with electrical, components, manufacturing, and other engineering disciplines in the development of ECAD library parts to support the Siemens Xpedition Enterprise Tool Suite.

Works under general supervision

Create schematic symbols and footprints (cells) for parts using Siemens EDM

Library tools as requested by HW designers

Create related surface mount and through hole pad stacks, custom pad stacks for heat sinks, back drill/press fit connector pins

Use existing part creation processes, implement new processes to improve symbol creation/approval/release

Work with Part request systems to manage and direct creation, approvals and status

Interface with layout designers for PCB footprints and schematic designers for schematic symbols

Interface with component engineering team and documentation team for new part specifications

Interface with manufacturing engineers as needed for updates to existing library parts as needed

Involved in all aspects of symbol development, maintenance and support of CAD library at all levels Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must have timely response, high level of accuracy and precision, with great attention to detail

Able to work well in a fast paced environment (dealing with teams in various locations)

Self-motivated team player, flexible to adapt to varying workloads, tasks and spec. requirements

Customer oriented attitude and good multitask time management skills and ability to prioritize work.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Good written and verbal communications skills

Fulfills role as a reliable team member and understands own role within team

Manages time to ensure an assignment's completion

Understands part data-sheets or has some knowledge of reading technical data

Demonstrates initiative, applies personal talent to practical solutions

Able to accept and integrate constructive feedback If needed, will train you to be capable in the following:

Skilled in researching and reading manufacturing data sheets to extract pertinent

information

Experienced in high pin count, fine pitch parts, QFN modules: BGAs, connectors, RF parts

Knowledgeable in PCB layout guidelines and standards

Experience with Siemens Electronic Data Management System (EDM), Library

Management System

Working knowledge of IPC7351, MILSTD1835, JESD30 and related library standards

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Salary Note

This estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.

Combined Salary Range

USD $24.40 - USD $26.17 /Hr.

Company Overview

General Dynamics Mission Systems (GDMS) engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of 12,000+ top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defense and scientific arenas. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency. We offer highly competitive benefits and pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose. You will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high-performance team!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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