Senior Specialist, CAD Designer
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Manufacturing Engineer, Systems Engineer
Senior Specialist, CAD Designer
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Harris 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. L3
Harris 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. L3
Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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:
Senior Specialist, CAD Designer
Job Code: 43368
Job Location:
Rochester, NY
Job Schedule:
9/80 (Every other Friday off)
Job Description:
As part of the Hardware CAD organization, you will work with programs at all phases of the product lifecycle to develop and document designs from conceptual representation through final documentation. As a designer you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the product data through PLM and CAD tools within the appropriate processes and controls, and will be responsible for enacting changes with direction from program and other engineering functions.
This role is expected to become a subject matter expert of process and must be able to manage large, complex project models of substantial importance to the organization with minimal oversight or direction. Communication will be within and outside of the organization to explain and influence changes to practices, processes and approaches. You will make significant improvements in processes, systems, or products and provide input into new products/processes that have measurable impact on business or functional results.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and maintain solid models aligned with L3
Harris processes - Develop documentation (drawings, etc.) as part of a products data
- Implement changes to a products data based on guidance from the program team
- Assist program teams in major milestones (reviews)
- Assist programs in task development as appropriate
- Assist the development of proposals
- Manage large and complex CAD models and their corresponding data
- Ability to obtain an active US security clearance
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of engineering experience
- Experience with CREO
- Experience with Oracle Agile PLM or PTC Windchill
- Experience with configuration management and product data management processes
- Experience with GD&T
- Experience in aerospace design environments
Preferred Additional
Skills:
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes both additive and subtractive
- Active security clearance
- Familiarity with MRP, MRPII, and/or ERP systems and processes
- Project management experience
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $79,500.00 - $ This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3
Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris 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.
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Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
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