Computer-Aided Designer

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking an Associate Hardware Designer to support uncrewed military product lines. Responsibilities include creating and checking data for components and assemblies, developing electro-mechanical devices, and preparing engineering documents in NX and SolidWorks.

The role is a temporary program for students in a technical degree, offering hands-on experience with company tools and exposure to real-world projects.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing an associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology.
• Familiar with ASME Y14 standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and check mechanical solid models from sketches and specs.
• Record and track tasks in JIRA.
• Generate production drawings and ECNs per ASME Y14 standards.
• Coordinate with Product and Manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturability.

Skills

3D modeling

ASME Y14

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Associate degree in Drafting and Design Technology

Tools

Siemens NX

SolidWorks

JIRA

Job description

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).

This position is a temporary role intended for individuals currently enrolled in a technical degree program or equivalent. The purpose of this role is to provide hands‑on experience, practical skill development, and exposure to real‑world projects while you complete your academic studies.

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, 9:10:33 AM
Job Number: 344782