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Lead, CAD Designer (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($30K max)

Wilmington, Massachusetts
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris 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 L3Harris 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 $110,500.00 - $205,000.00. 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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 security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.

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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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