Mechanical Designer Jobs in Massachusetts
Mechanical Designer jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, with openings concentrated in aerospace and defense, medical devices, robotics, and industrial automation across seniority levels from entry-level drafters through senior design engineers. The greatest hiring activity is in Boston, Waltham, and the Route 128 corridor, where established employers such as Raytheon Technologies, Boston Scientific, and iRobot maintain significant engineering teams. Solid modeling and GD&T proficiency, particularly in CATIA and SolidWorks, are the most consistently sought specialties in Massachusetts listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Sr. Mechanical 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\!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. Textron Systems has the need for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and specialized tooling/handling equipment design. The candidate should be comfortable as a cognizant designer of mechanical systems for military applications. . The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing processes and understand the tooling and equipment needed to aid fabrication and assembly. The candidate should also be well versed in Siemens NX CAD design software and understand the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Responsibilities:
- Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Design problems.
- Perform detailed design of electro-mechanical devices, subsystems, cabling, and equipment 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.
- Applies the following in the creation of technical data packages: ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing, military standards and specifications, manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to research, analyze and implement design solutions with attention to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant experience as a mechanical designer or associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology and 8 years relevant experience as a mechanical designer
- Strong proficiency with computer-aided design tools; Siemens NX strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.X series of standards including ASME Y14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices), ASME Y14.5-2018 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing), ASME Y14.41(Digital Product Definition), and others.
- Familiarity with configuration management principles and formal release of engineering drawings for production.
- Military (NAS) hardware design and integration experience preferred.
- Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D.
- Experience with mechanism development, prototyping, and packaging.
- Familiarity with machine shop practices related to manufacturability is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.
- Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required.
- Highly organized and efficient.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Active Secret clearance required; eligibility for SAP clearance is required. Top Secret clearance preferred.
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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
$75,100 - $112,500 per year.
AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
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
Job Posting: 11/04/2026, 1:01:53 PM
Job Number: 346046
Sr. Mechanical 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\!
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Designer to support strategic weapon system development for our Advanced Programs team. Textron Systems has the need for a full-time Mechanical Engineering Specialist with a minimum of 10 years of experience in mechanical and specialized tooling/handling equipment design. The candidate should be comfortable as a cognizant designer of mechanical systems for military applications. . The candidate should be familiar with manufacturing processes and understand the tooling and equipment needed to aid fabrication and assembly. The candidate should also be well versed in Siemens NX CAD design software and understand the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Responsibilities:
- Develop imaginative, thorough, practicable technical solutions to a wide range of difficult Mechanical Design problems.
- Perform detailed design of electro-mechanical devices, subsystems, cabling, and equipment 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.
- Applies the following in the creation of technical data packages: ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing, military standards and specifications, manufacturing and assembly processes.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to research, analyze and implement design solutions with attention to design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
Qualifications
- 10 years of relevant experience as a mechanical designer or associate’s degree in Drafting and Design Technology and 8 years relevant experience as a mechanical designer
- Strong proficiency with computer-aided design tools; Siemens NX strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with ASME Y14.X series of standards including ASME Y14.100 (Engineering Drawing Practices), ASME Y14.5-2018 (Dimensioning and Tolerancing), ASME Y14.41(Digital Product Definition), and others.
- Familiarity with configuration management principles and formal release of engineering drawings for production.
- Military (NAS) hardware design and integration experience preferred.
- Ability to visualize components and assemblies in 3D.
- Experience with mechanism development, prototyping, and packaging.
- Familiarity with machine shop practices related to manufacturability is preferred.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including preparation of design documentation.
- Desire and ability to operate in a team environment is required.
- Highly organized and efficient.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
- Active Secret clearance required; eligibility for SAP clearance is required. Top Secret clearance preferred.
How We Care
At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. 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
$75,100 - $112,500 per year.
AI Readiness: Textron expects employees to use AI-enabled tools responsibly and effectively. Candidates should be comfortable learning and applying these tools, evaluating AI-generated output with sound judgment, and using AI in line with company policy and ethical standards. Prior experience with specific tools is not required — we value curiosity, adaptability, and good judgment.
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
Job Posting: 11/04/2026, 1:01:53 PM
Job Number: 346046
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mechanical designer jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a closely related field
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for detailed part and assembly design
- Working knowledge of GD&T standards and the ability to create precise engineering drawings
- Experience designing components for aerospace, defense, medical devices, or industrial automation products
- Familiarity with materials selection, manufacturing processes, and design-for-manufacturability principles
- Strong collaboration skills for working within cross-functional engineering and product development teams
Mechanical Designer Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a mechanical designer in Massachusetts?
Most mechanical designer roles in Massachusetts require a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology, though an associate degree combined with strong CAD experience can open entry-level doors. Massachusetts does not require a state license specifically for the mechanical designer title, but engineers who sign off on stamped drawings must hold a Professional Engineer license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors. Building a portfolio of detailed CAD models and engineering drawings is the most direct path to a first hire.
Which companies hire mechanical designers in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring mechanical designers in Massachusetts right now include Draper, Textron Systems, and Notch Mechanical, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense cluster of defense contractors, medical device firms, and robotics companies along the Route 128 and I-495 corridors means consistent year-round demand for design talent across a wide range of product types.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most mechanical designer jobs?
Chicopee, Cambridge, and Wilmington have the most mechanical designer openings in Massachusetts. Boston anchors demand through its concentration of medical device, robotics, and technology firms, while suburban markets like Waltham and Andover reflect the deep presence of aerospace and defense contractors such as Raytheon Technologies and BAE Systems along the Route 128 and I-495 corridors.
Are there remote mechanical designer jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Mechanical design work typically requires hands-on access to CAD workstations, prototypes, and lab environments, which limits fully remote arrangements. About 50% of mechanical designer openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those tend to involve upstream conceptual design or documentation review rather than detailed production drawing work.
How can I get hired as a mechanical designer in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for junior or associate mechanical designer roles at mid-size Massachusetts manufacturers and defense subcontractors, which are more likely to train recent graduates than large primes. Co-op and internship programs at employers like Draper Laboratory and the many medical device companies along Route 128 regularly convert participants into full-time hires. A portfolio of SolidWorks or CATIA models, even from academic projects, gives candidates a concrete edge, and a Certified SolidWorks Associate credential signals readiness to employers who might otherwise require experience.
Where can I find and apply to mechanical designer jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to mechanical designer jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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