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**Computer\-Aided Designer** **Description** **_Who We Are_** Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. This role is in Textron System’s **Sea Systems** business area\. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! **_About This Role_** Textron Systems is looking for an Associate Hardware Designer to support our uncrewed military product lines such as Aerosonde, Common Unmanned Surface Vessel, and Ripsaw\. In this position you will be responsible for creating and checking technical content and data packages for various components, sub\-assemblies and top\-level assemblies, payloads, and support equipment\. As an Associate Designer, you will receive tasks from Senior Designers and Engineers\. Tasking will include development of electro\-mechanical devices and equipment, working with engineers on the creation and checking of engineering documentation to support production and technical data packages $concepts, layouts, drawings, 3D models, parts lists, Engineering Change Notices, \(ECN’s$, vendor parts, etc\.\) in compliance with Military, ASME, and Company standards and process guides\. The applicant will be expected to quickly develop skills necessary for utilization of company tools $NX2026, SolidWorks 2020, Matrix and JIRA$\. **_Responsibilities_** + Creation of mechanical solid models from conceptual sketches, specification sheets and verbal direction + Receive, create, and record JIRA tickets for tracking assignments + Translation of engineering requirements to source and vendor control documentation + Cataloging of vendor and supplier\-controlled components, models, and specifications + Release of specifications, drawings, and ECNs within the eMATRIX system + Interface with Product engineers, Manufacturing engineers and Machinists to produce accurate product representations and incorporate design for manufacturability feedback + Participate in design review meetings + Perform tolerance calculations $“tolerance stacks”$ of detail parts and sub\-assemblies + Development of component and subassembly drawings to ASME Y14 standards, inclusive of all planforms, sectional and isometric views, notes and GD&T + Generation of production drawings for multiple manufacturing methods; including machining, sheet metal forming and weldments + Generation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams from sketches, drawings, datasheets, and verbal direction + Produce engineering Bills of Materials in the eMATRIX system in concert with product definition release Checking of drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards **Qualifications** + Working on associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent preferred + Experience in a common solid modeling software package, with Siemen’s NX preferred + Experience as a mechanical designer, with commercial or military aircraft hardware design and integration experience preferred + Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D + Knowledge of drafting principles + Familiarity with and ability to check drawings to ASME Y14 standards + Working knowledge and use of ASME Y14\.5\-2009 $Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing$ applications and fundamentals + Proficiency with Microsoft Office products –Word, Excel, Outlook + Highly organized and efficient + Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing **_How We Care_** At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! \- Flexible Work Schedules \- Education Assistance \- Career Development & Training Opportunities \- Wellness Program $including Fitness Reimbursement$ \- Medical, Dental, Vision & 401$K$ with Company Funding \- Paid Parental Leave **_Are you a Military Veteran?_** Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country\. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $25\.58 \- 37\.88 per hour\. **EEO Statement** Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex $including pregnancy and sexual orientation$, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\. **Recruiting Company:** Textron Systems **Primary Location:** US-Maryland-Hunt Valley **Job Function:** Engineering **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Entry Job **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time **Job Posting:** 08/31/2026, 4:10:33 PM **Job Number:** 344782

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Computer\-Aided Designer**
Description**
_Who We Are_**
This role is in Textron System’s **Sea Systems** business area\. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\!
_About This Role_**
_Responsibilities_**
Creation of mechanical solid models from conceptual sketches, specification sheets and verbal direction
Receive, create, and record JIRA tickets for tracking assignments
Translation of engineering requirements to source and vendor control documentation
Cataloging of vendor and supplier\-controlled components, models, and specifications
Release of specifications, drawings, and ECNs within the eMATRIX system
Interface with Product engineers, Manufacturing engineers and Machinists to produce accurate product representations and incorporate design for manufacturability feedback
Participate in design review meetings
Perform tolerance calculations $“tolerance stacks”$ of detail parts and sub\-assemblies
Development of component and subassembly drawings to ASME Y14 standards, inclusive of all planforms, sectional and isometric views, notes and GD&T
Generation of production drawings for multiple manufacturing methods; including machining, sheet metal forming and weldments
Generation of electrical schematics and wiring diagrams from sketches, drawings, datasheets, and verbal direction
Produce engineering Bills of Materials in the eMATRIX system in concert with product definition release
Checking of drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards
Qualifications**
Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D

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Working on associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent preferred
Experience in a common solid modeling software package, with Siemen’s NX preferred
Experience as a mechanical designer, with commercial or military aircraft hardware design and integration experience preferred

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