Associate Hardware Designer – Unmanned Systems

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opportun

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimb.)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Job summary

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an Associate Hardware Designer to develop and check mechanical content for uncrewed military products. You will create 3D models, drawings, BOMs and ECNs, working with engineers to support production and data packages.

You will learn and apply NX2026, SolidWorks 2020, Matrix and JIRA while contributing to design reviews and documentation control. This is an entry-level, full-time onsite role with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an Associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with aerospace/military hardware design preferred.
• Ability to interpret sketches, specs, and layouts.
• Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 GD&T.
• Familiarity with NX and SolidWorks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create mechanical solid models from sketches and specs.
• Record and track tasks in JIRA.
• Translate requirements to source documents and ECNs.
• Catalog vendor-controlled components and materials.
• Release drawings, specs, and ECNs in eMATRIX.
• Collaborate with engineers and machinists for manufacturability.

Skills

3D CAD

ASME Y14 standards

Drafting principles

3D visualization

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

Matrix

JIRA

Job description

Textron Systems in Hunt Valley, MD is seeking an Associate Hardware Designer to develop and check mechanical content for uncrewed military products. You will create 3D models, drawings, BOMs and ECNs, working with engineers to support production and data packages.

You will learn and apply NX2026, SolidWorks 2020, Matrix and JIRA while contributing to design reviews and documentation control. This is an entry-level, full-time onsite role with strong growth potential.