Sr Technical Manager, Space Hardware - CAD Design (Space Optical Systems) : Sign-on bonus ($50K max)

L3Harris•Wilmington, NC

21h•$146,000 - $271,000•Onsite

About The Position

Join L3Harris Space Systems and help shape the future of space innovation. In this role, you’ll lead the computer aided design of advanced space-based ISR and remote sensing technologies that support critical government, civil, and commercial missions. As a Technical Manager, you’ll guide a high-performing engineering team in creating sophisticated opto-mechanical space systems and precision mechanisms that operate in some of the most demanding environments imaginable. Bring your expertise in ECAD and MCAD tools to a role where you’ll help enable the engineering of advanced, mission-critical technologies. As a subject matter expert in applications such as Creo, Windchill, NX, and Xpedition, you’ll play a key role in improving tool performance, solving complex technical challenges, and driving initiatives that strengthen engineering productivity and digital workflows. In this role, you’ll support ECAD/MCAD users across programs, lead troubleshooting and issue resolution efforts, and help advance solid modeling standardization. You’ll also serve as a key liaison between Hardware Engineering, DES (EIT), and Digital Engineering teams—helping connect technical needs with enterprise solutions while providing visibility to leadership on priorities, progress, and open issues. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining deep technical knowledge with cross-functional collaboration and high-impact problem solving.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and 12+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree and 10+ years, or 16+ years of related experience without a degree
Professional experience in executing Hardware CAD designs for military developmental programs
Professional experience with PTC Windchill and Creo Parametric
Professional experience leading engineering functional teams through design, analysis, test, hardware build, delivery, and launch
Professional experience in guiding/incorporating thermal or structural modeling and design methods, tools and results into a mechanical design
Professional experience in 3D computer aided design tools
Professional experience leading process improvement initiatives
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Active security clearance is preferred for this role
Experience with optical systems
Experience with space structures, mechanisms, and high-reliability hardware
Experience executing root cause analyses and corrective action plans
Experience executing within quality systems such as AS9100
Experience with engineering applications strategy, planning, and implementation

Responsibilities

Lead the CAD design of high-precision opto-mechanical space hardware, including machined components, composite structures, deployable mechanisms, support structures, tooling, and fixturing
Apply flight-proven design approaches to deliver reliable, high-quality solutions on ambitious schedules
Provide technical leadership across design reviews, engineering boards, and day-to-day execution to help teams meet program objectives
Support production with CAD designs of tooling, fixturing, test equipment, and other manufacturing aids
Serve as a functional leader for the CAD design team through mentorship, technical guidance, resource planning, process improvements, and strategic execution
Drive commitments for cost, schedule, and technical performance
Act as a key liaison between Hardware Engineering and DES (EIT) to resolve engineering tool and process challenges
Use Creo and Windchill knowledge to support modeling, drawing standards, and issue resolution
Apply strong mechanical design expertise and understanding of manufacturing and assembly methods
Ensure compliance with industry standards, including ASME Y14.5 and ASME Y14.100
Lead complex, high-impact initiatives that improve engineering tools, processes, systems, and overall team performance
Communicate technical issues, priorities, and recommendations clearly across teams and leadership