Design C (Secret) (Plano)
Plano, Texas
Job ID 10707L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Title: Mechanical CAD Designer (Level C)
Job Code: 8695
Job Location: Plano, TX
Job Description:
As a CAD Designer, you will provide CAD design and documentation services in support of mechanical and electrical engineers. Working under limited supervision you will work closely with engineering to develop new conceptual designs, document those designs with fully dimensioned engineering drawings and update documentation with change notices.
The Advanced Systems & Technologies (AS&T) division is a part of L3Harris’ Agile Development Group and specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.
Essential Functions:
- Create CAD models of custom machined parts and assemblies.
- Conceptualize new design solutions.
- Document design requirements with fully defined engineering drawings.
- Research COTS components for suitability to requirements.
- Update documentation per engineering direction.
- Create drawings for Circuit Card Assemblies, electrical cables, & other electro-mechanical assemblies.
- Perform trade studies between design alternatives.
- Occasional local travel may be required.
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required.
- Requires fully proficient job knowledge/skills. Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Mastery of CAD modeling best-practices.
- Strong 3D visualization aptitude.
- Proficient with CAD softwares; Solidworks and/or CREO.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active Secret clearance preferred.
- 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
- Competency in ANSI/ASME Y14.5 (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Excellent people skills, collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Experience in metal fabrication processes.
- Experience with electronics packaging and CCA design.
- Experience with Windchill.
- Experience with military special hardware.
- Experience with aerospace industry design practices.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your résumé for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your résumé, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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