Mechanical Designer
L3HARRIS Technologies
Camden, NJ · Posted October 11, 2026
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About the job
Job Title: Drafter Des Mechanical / Mechanical Designer
Job Code: 42534
Job Location: Camden, NJ (on-site) - Camden Waterfront
Schedule: 9/80 Regular ( Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)
Job Description:
The Mechanical Designer will support L3Harris Integrated Systems & Encryption team in Camden, NJ.
Essential Functions:
• Receive sketches and descriptions, written or verbal information, as appropriate, and designs complete mechanical equipment and mechanical features of electronic equipment. • Prepare calculations, layouts, details and assemblies involving design of equipment comprising one or more units of components, in accordance with L3Harris Integrated Systems and Encryption – Camden team standards and practices considering design simplicity and manufacturing economy. • Prepare or directs preparation of parts lists and bills of material, signs off drawings as party responsible for drafting accuracy and may check design and drawings of other drafting personnel. • Operates interactive computer-graphic systems as required. • May direct work done on their assignment by other drafting personnel. • May perform minor electrical drafting related to mechanical design. May participate in the resolution of problem sheets relating to fabricating parts and assemblies in manufacturing. • Write and review engineering change notices at the direction of Engineering and/or Management. • Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance.
Qualifications:
• Experience using PTC Creo8.0 or above with at least 5 years of job-related work experience. • Experience preparing designs and drawings of complete mechanical enclosures, 3D routing of cables, castings, and machined housings compliant with ASME Y14.100. • Experience with Model Based Definition (MBD) techniques in accordance with ASME Y14.41. • Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5.
Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience with Windchill Data Management System • Associate’s degree, in Computer Aided Design with a minimum of 8 years of related work experience. Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5 years of related work experience. Master’s degree in engineering with 2 years of related work experience. • Current possession of a US Government Secret Security clearance desired.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $51,858.35 - $128,789.21. 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.
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