**CAD Designer** **Description** **_Who We Are_** Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems\. This role is in Textron System’s Weapon Systems business area\. Visit TextronSystems\.com & Lycoming\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! **_About this Role_** We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for supporting multiple product lines\. These positions will be responsible for realizing the design and documentation for multiple cutting\-edge development programs for defense applications domestically and internationally\. As a CAD Designer, you will work with teams and products that directly support our service men and women who engage in combat operations around the world\. An ideal candidate will possess a broad knowledge base in mechanical design, unit\-level integration, and be able to execute in both R&D and production environments\. Required experience includes hardware design, including modeling and documentation, and successfully working within a collaborative team environment\. **_Responsibilities_** Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Design problems\. Perform detailed design of electro\-mechanical devices, equipment and subsystems including modeling, drafting, and tolerance analysis in direct collaboration with an integrated engineering team\. Prepare high\-quality formal engineering documentation \(layouts, drawings, 3D models, parts lists, Engineering Change Notices, \(ECN’s\), vendor parts, etc\.\) per ASME Y14\.100 and MIL\-Spec standards\. **Qualifications** **_Qualifications_** + Associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology, or 4 years relevant experience as a mechanical designer + Military hardware design and integration experience preferred\. + Experience in a DoD environment and model\-based systems engineering are preferred\. + Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D\. + Solid working knowledge of drafting principles\. + Familiarity with ASME Y14 series of standards\. + Working knowledge and use of ASME Y14\.5\-1994 \(Dimensioning and Tolerancing\) applications and fundamentals\. + Experience with mechanism development, prototyping, and packaging\. + Familiarity with and ability to use computer\-aided design tools is required; Siemens NX strongly preferred\. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation\. + Highly organized and efficient\. + Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products \(e\.g\., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint\)\. + Active Secret Clearance preferred; Secret eligibility required\. + Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required\. **_How We Care_** At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful\. We promote an inclusive environment where we value individuality, differences, and unique perspectives\. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop\. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace\. Below are just a few examples\! \- 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\. Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs\. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work\. The pay range should be used as a general guide only\. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations\. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $31\.00 \- $48\.70 per hour\. **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 **Primary Location:** US-Massachusetts-Wilmington **Job Function:** Engineering **Schedule:** Full-time **Job Level:** Individual Contributor **Job Type:** Experienced **Shift:** First Shift **Travel:** Yes, 10 % of the Time **Job Posting:** 02/04/2026, 1:21:28 PM **Job Number:** 339126