Lead, CAD Designer; Space Optical Systems : Security Clearance
Job in
Wilmington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01887, USA
Listed on 2026-06-16
Listing for:
L3Harris Technologies
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Engineering Design & Technologists, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
L3
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:
Lead, CAD Designer (Space Optical Systems) Job Code: 38196
Job Location:
Wilmington, MA
Job Schedule:
9/80 (Every other Friday off!) Relocation:
Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants Sign-On Bonus: A sign-on bonus of up to $30K may be included as part of an offer package for this level
Job Description:
L3
Harris Space Superiority and Imaging sector has an immediate opening for a Lead, CAD Designer to support our growing Wilmington, MA site. 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 be a subject matter expert with comprehensive knowledge of processes 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 and implement operational plans 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 in the development of proposals
* Manage large and complex CAD models and their corresponding data
* Subject Matter Expert on process and product lines
* Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
* 7+ years of CAD design experience
* Professional experience using PTC CREO
* Experience using Agile PLM
* Professional experience working within Aerospace design environments Preferred Additional
Skills:
* Active U.S. Security Clearance highly preferred
* Knowledge of project management preferred
* AutoCAD Inventor
* Oracle Agile PLM In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater
D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $ - $. 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. L3
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.
L3
Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a…
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