Mechanical Technician II

Genesis Engineering Solutions, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account Health insur

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Genesis Engineering Solutions, Inc. in Lanham, MD is seeking a Mechanical Technician II to support the assembly, integration, testing, and installation of aerospace flight hardware and mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate will have flight integration experience, exceptional attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to perform repetitive precision tasks while adhering to engineering requirements and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• 3+ years of aerospace/defense/flight hardware experience.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and focus during repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a structured manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contract.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, integrate, inspect, and rework flight hardware and aerospace systems.
• Follow engineering drawings, work instructions, travelers, procedures, and BOMs.
• Support spacecraft, payload, and flight hardware integration campaigns.
• Install mechanical hardware, brackets, fasteners, harness restraints, and related components.
• Verify hardware configuration and compliance with documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections and quality verification tasks.
• Support environmental testing and vibration preparation.
• Maintain build documentation and manufacturing records.
• Follow ESD and contamination control practices.
• Assist engineering and quality teams with troubleshooting.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical assembly

Attention to detail

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

None

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Genesis Non-Union Personnel Regular Full Time Manual Labor Corp-Lanham, MD, Lanham, MD, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1016

Salary Range: $33.00 To $40.00 Hourly

About Genesis Engineering Solutions

Genesis Engineering Solutions (GES) is a leading provider of innovative engineering, manufacturing, integration, and test services supporting advanced aerospace and defense programs. Our team supports the development and deployment of mission-critical flight hardware, delivering high-quality solutions that meet rigorous customer and industry requirements.

At Genesis, employees work alongside experienced engineers, technicians, and program leaders on hardware destined for demanding operational environments. We are committed to technical excellence, continuous improvement, and providing our customers with reliable solutions that support mission success.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Technician II to support the assembly, integration, testing, and installation of aerospace flight hardware and mechanical systems.

The ideal candidate possesses direct flight integration experience and demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to maintain sustained focus while performing repetitive precision tasks. The successful candidate will support hardware builds from initial assembly through final integration and test activities while ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical assembly, integration, inspection, and rework of flight hardware and aerospace systems.
• Execute manufacturing and integration operations using engineering drawings, work instructions, travelers, procedures, and bills of material.
• Support spacecraft, payload, and flight hardware integration campaigns.
• Install mechanical hardware, brackets, fasteners, harness restraints, and related aerospace components.
• Verify hardware configuration and ensure compliance with engineering documentation.
• Perform dimensional inspections and quality verification activities.
• Support environmental testing, fit checks, vibration preparation, and hardware installation activities.
• Maintain accurate build documentation and manufacturing records.
• Utilize ESD control and contamination prevention practices when handling flight hardware.
• Identify, document, and help resolve hardware discrepancies and nonconformances.
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to support troubleshooting efforts.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or flight hardware programs.
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration during repetitive and precision-oriented work.
• Experience working in a structured quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform hands-on mechanical work for extended periods.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to government contract requirements)

Desired Certifications and Training

• ESD Certification
• J-STD Soldering Certification
• Epoxy Mixing Training
• Epoxy Application Training
• Crimping Certification (J-STD preferred)
• Cleanroom Operations Training

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly perform tasks requiring fine motor skills and manual dexterity while handling small hardware, tools, fasteners, and precision mechanical components.
• Frequently sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, crouch, and work in confined or restricted-access areas.
• Ability to remain focused and maintain attention to detail while performing repetitive precision-oriented tasks for extended periods.
• Frequently utilize hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, microscopes, and other manufacturing and integration equipment.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Visual acuity sufficient to inspect hardware, read engineering drawings, identify defects, and verify workmanship standards.
• Ability to distinguish colors, markings, labels, and wiring identifiers as required by manufacturing and integration processes.
• May be required to work in cleanroom, laboratory, manufacturing, and integration environments while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to work at elevated workstations, integration fixtures, or assembly stands as required.
• Ability to work extended hours, evenings, or weekends during critical integration, testing, or customer delivery activities.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position is full-time 40 hours per week. Typically, day and core hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected occasionally in support of customer, test, launch-site, or integration activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

AAP/EEO Statement

• We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
• We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• Reasonable accommodation is available for individuals with disabilities.
• We encourage applications from veterans and individuals with diverse experiences.
• Our hiring practices are designed to promote equal employment opportunities for all.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 21 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.