Designer Tech; Structural

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Textron Systems is looking for talented Structural Designers to support the Sea Systems organization. This position will be responsible for creating and checking technical content and data packages for various components and sub-assemblies of our Sea products. This role will receive tasking from engineers on the creation and quality checking of engineering documentation to support production 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. This role will include cataloging of vendor and supplier-controlled hardware, models, and specifications as well as the design and drawings for new components, welded and machined structures, and system layouts. The applicant will be expected to quickly develop skills necessary for utilization of company tools (Solidworks, AutoCAD, EPDM, Matrix and JIRA).

• Creation of mechanical solid models from conceptual sketches, specification sheets and verbal direction.
• Receive, create, and record JIRA tickets for tracking of 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 Matrix system (Product Lifecycle Management Tool).
• 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.
• Checking of drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards.

• Associates Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years experience in a common solid modeling software package, with Solidworks and AutoCAD required.
• Experience as a mechanical designer, with commercial or military hardware design and integration experience preferred.
• Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D.
• Knowledge of drafting principals.
• 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.
• Drive tasks to completion independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• 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.

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

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Location:

US-Louisiana-New Orleans

Job Function: Engineering

Schedule: Full-time

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Job Type: Experienced

Shift: First Shift

Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time

Job Posting: 01/05/2026, 10:00:00 PM

Job Number: 338220