Draughtsperson

L3Harris; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Draughtsperson to join their dynamic team in Brighton. This role involves collaborating with technical specialists to create comprehensive design solutions and detailed drawings for aerospace applications. The successful candidate will contribute to the integration of cutting-edge technology in the defense sector, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations. The company fosters a supportive environment that values professional growth and offers a range of employee benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about design and engineering in a high-stakes industry.

Benefits

Half day finish on a Friday

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme up to 7%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible health care cash plan

Dental insurance

Gym membership

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent with experience in Product Design and 3D CAD.
• Mechanical detailing and some electrical knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce coherent design solutions and working assemblies.
• Manage Configuration Control of all data packs and DCRs.
• Collaborate with Production Engineering for smooth implementation.

Skills

Product Design

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Mechanical Detailing

Electrical Knowledge

Experience in a Regulated Industry

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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 the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title – Draughtsperson

Job Location – Brighton, UK

Job ID – 22933

About this opportunity and L3Harris UK

From 11 UK sites, our team of nearly 1,000 people delivers unique capabilities across space, air, land, sea and cyber for military, security and commercial customers across the UK and worldwide.

L3Harris in Brighton are part of Release Systems and the Mission Avionics sector operating in the Aerospace domain. As part of the RC-135 based Airseeker/Rivet Joint programme, we deliver strategic and tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capability. We provide comprehensive carriage, release and interfacing solutions to integrate weapons and stores onto crewed and uncrewed air platforms.

A few of our employee benefits are:

• Half day finish on a Friday
• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover
• Pension scheme of up to 7% employer contribution
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x)
• Group income protection
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support

What the role will involve

The responsibilities of your role will include the following:

• Liaise with all other technical specialisations within the Design Office to produce coherent and comprehensive design solutions.
• Convert schemes into working assemblies and detail drawings.
• Produce drawings, modifications and other appropriate Company documents.
• Supply engineering information to enable the compilation of Maintenance Manuals, Illustrated Parts Lists, Service Bulletins and Maintenance Schedules for Technical Publications.
• Work in close co-operation with Production Engineering and Production Departments to ensure smooth implementation of design requirements.
• Participate in the efficient and timely resolution of internal design enquiries.
• Answer internal department queries regarding materials and processes.
• Undertake any special tasks as directed by management.
• Issue and distribute technical information.
• Actively manage the Configuration Control of all data packs, including the implementation of Design Change Requests (DCRs).

What you’ll bring

The role requires the following experience and skills:

• HNC or equivalent and prior related experience.
• Experience within Product Design and 3D CAD (SolidWorks - preferable).
• Mechanical detailing (some electrical knowledge – preferable).
• Experience working with Machine Shop.
• Experience working in a highly regulated industry.

Important to know

Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment must meet the requirement of right to work in the UK and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information and will be subject to government security checks.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and offers equal opportunities for all. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.