CAD Designer
- C
L3 Harris Technologies
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Plano, Texas
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PERMANENT
Updated 09/02/2026
Job Description
Job Summary
L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.
L3Harris 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:
Designer C
Job Number:
42836
Job Location:
Plano/Richardson TX
Job Schedule:
9/80
- Employees work 9 out of every 14 days
- totaling 80 hours worked
- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Agile Development Group (ADG) specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience. Team is seeking an Electronic Packaging Designer to work with a cross-functional team to assist development, design, and implementation of radar systems. The position will follow the product from conceptualization through hardware integration and test, as well as modifying current products. The position will interface with multi-disciplined engineers, Thermal/Structural Analysts, and occasionally customer counterparts. The position will require utilizing CAD and PDM software to prepare and publish detailed drawings with proper tolerances/dimensions/notes, as well as generating drawing templates and drafting aides in conformance with company standards.
Essential Functions:
Create CAD models of custom machined parts and assemblies
Conceptualize new design solutions
Document design requirements with fully-defined engineering drawings
Research COTS components for suitability to requirements
Update documentation per engineering direction
Create drawings for Circuit Card Assemblies, electrical cables, & other electro-mechanical assemblies
Mastery of CAD modeling best-practices
Strong 3D visualization aptitude
Proficient with CAD softwares; Solidworks and/or CREO
Clear & concise verbal and written communication
Experience using Microsoft Office products Perform trade studies between design alternatives
Physical Requirements (such as ability to move up to 20 lbs.
Occasional local travel may be required.
Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Qualifications:
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
Competency in
ANSI/ASME Y14.5
(Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) Excellent people skills, collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment. Experience in metal fabrication processes
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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.
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