2026 Student Trainee Associate Designer - Hunt Valley, MD
Textron, Baltimore, MD, United States
2026 Computer-Aided Design Trainee — Hunt Valley, MD
Textron Systems is looking for a part‑time Associate Hardware Designer to support our uncrewed military product lines such as Aerosonde, Common Unmanned Surface Vessel, and Ripsaw. In this temporary role, you will create and check technical content and data packages for components, sub‑assemblies and top‑level assemblies, payloads, and support equipment. You will receive tasks from Senior Designers and Engineers, involving the development of electro‑mechanical devices and equipment, and working with engineers on the creation and checking of engineering documentation to support production and technical data packages (concepts, layouts, drawings, 3D models, parts lists, Engineering Change Notices, vendor parts, etc.) in compliance with Military, ASME, and Company standards.
Responsibilities
Creation of mechanical solid models from conceptual sketches, specification sheets and verbal direction
Receive, create, and record JIRA tickets for tracking assignments
Translation of engineering requirements to source and vendor control documentation
Cataloging of vendor and supplier‑controlled components, models, and specifications
Release of specifications, drawings, and ECNs within the eMATRIX system
Interface with Product engineers, Manufacturing engineers and Machinists to produce accurate product representations and incorporate design for manufacturability feedback
Participate in design review meetings
Perform tolerance calculations (“tolerance stacks”) of detail parts and sub‑assemblies
Develop component and sub‑assembly drawings to ASME Y14 standards, inclusive of all planforms, sectional and isometric views, notes and GD&T
Generate production drawings for multiple manufacturing methods; including machining, sheet‑metal forming and weldments
Generate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams from sketches, drawings, datasheets, and verbal direction
Produce engineering Bills of Materials in the eMATRIX system in concert with product definition release
Check drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent (preferred)
Experience in a common solid modeling software package, with Siemens NX preferred
Experience as a mechanical designer, with commercial or military aircraft hardware design and integration experience preferred
Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3‑D
Knowledge of drafting principles
Familiarity with and ability to check drawings to ASME Y14 standards
Working knowledge and use of ASME Y14.5‑2009 GDT applications and fundamentals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook
Highly organized and efficient
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Benefits Flexible Work Schedules: compressed work week allowing additional days off (e.g., 9/80, 4/10, 4/9/4). Paid Time Off: over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) (120 hours vacation, 56 hours illness/personal time, 80 hours holiday). Tuition Reimbursement: up to $10,000 per academic year for relevant graduate degrees. Dress for Your Day: wear dressy or casual attire as appropriate. Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness incentive plan, and fitness reimbursement. Future Savings: company 401(k) contribution up to 9% of salary.
Salary $26 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.
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Responsibilities
Creation of mechanical solid models from conceptual sketches, specification sheets and verbal direction
Receive, create, and record JIRA tickets for tracking assignments
Translation of engineering requirements to source and vendor control documentation
Cataloging of vendor and supplier‑controlled components, models, and specifications
Release of specifications, drawings, and ECNs within the eMATRIX system
Interface with Product engineers, Manufacturing engineers and Machinists to produce accurate product representations and incorporate design for manufacturability feedback
Participate in design review meetings
Perform tolerance calculations (“tolerance stacks”) of detail parts and sub‑assemblies
Develop component and sub‑assembly drawings to ASME Y14 standards, inclusive of all planforms, sectional and isometric views, notes and GD&T
Generate production drawings for multiple manufacturing methods; including machining, sheet‑metal forming and weldments
Generate electrical schematics and wiring diagrams from sketches, drawings, datasheets, and verbal direction
Produce engineering Bills of Materials in the eMATRIX system in concert with product definition release
Check drawings per company and ASME Y14 standards
Qualifications
Associate’s Degree in Drafting and Design Technology, or equivalent (preferred)
Experience in a common solid modeling software package, with Siemens NX preferred
Experience as a mechanical designer, with commercial or military aircraft hardware design and integration experience preferred
Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3‑D
Knowledge of drafting principles
Familiarity with and ability to check drawings to ASME Y14 standards
Working knowledge and use of ASME Y14.5‑2009 GDT applications and fundamentals
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel, Outlook
Highly organized and efficient
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Benefits Flexible Work Schedules: compressed work week allowing additional days off (e.g., 9/80, 4/10, 4/9/4). Paid Time Off: over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) (120 hours vacation, 56 hours illness/personal time, 80 hours holiday). Tuition Reimbursement: up to $10,000 per academic year for relevant graduate degrees. Dress for Your Day: wear dressy or casual attire as appropriate. Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness incentive plan, and fitness reimbursement. Future Savings: company 401(k) contribution up to 9% of salary.
Salary $26 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.
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