Mechanical Technician III

Genesis Engineering Solutions, Inc.; Lanham (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; 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 (GES) is seeking a Mechanical Technician III to support complex flight hardware integration, environmental testing, and mechanical assembly operations in Lanham, MD.

The role provides technical leadership on hardware builds, mentors junior technicians, and ensures documentation aligns with engineering, quality, and customer requirements. Flight integration experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 7+ years aerospace/defense flight hardware integration experience.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications.
• U.S. citizen required due to government contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical assembly and integration activities involving aerospace flight hardware.
• Perform precision assembly, inspection, rework, and installation operations.
• Support spacecraft, payload, and flight system integration campaigns.
• Verify hardware configuration and support configuration audits.
• Mentor junior technicians and train on assembly best practices.
• Ensure adherence to quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Aerospace experience

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

Salary Range: $40.00 To $48.00 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. We deliver mission-critical hardware solutions that operate in some of the most demanding environments and support customers across commercial, civil, and national security markets.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician III to support complex flight hardware integration, environmental testing, and mechanical assembly operations.

The Mechanical Technician III serves as a senior member of the production and integration team, providing technical leadership during hardware builds and flight integration campaigns. This individual will be responsible for executing complex integration activities, mentoring junior technicians, and ensuring flight hardware is assembled and documented in accordance with engineering, quality, and customer requirements.

Flight integration experience is strongly desired and will be considered a key differentiator for successful candidates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex mechanical assembly and integration activities involving aerospace flight hardware.
• Perform precision assembly, inspection, rework, and installation operations.
• Support spacecraft, payload, and flight system integration campaigns.
• Execute work in accordance with engineering drawings, travelers, procedures, and manufacturing plans.
• Verify hardware configuration and support configuration audits.
• Support environmental testing activities, including vibration, thermal, and functional test operations.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and work directly with engineering teams to develop solutions.
• Review build documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Train and mentor junior technicians.
• Provide guidance regarding assembly best practices and workmanship standards.
• Support schedule execution and integration milestones.
• Ensure adherence to ESD, contamination control, quality, and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 7+ years of aerospace, defense, or flight hardware integration experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting flight integration campaigns.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, procedures, and technical specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting capability.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional attention to detail and workmanship.
• Ability to maintain sustained focus during long-duration precision tasks.
• Experience working in quality-controlled manufacturing or integration environments.
• Eligibility: Must be a U.S. Citizen (due to government contract requirements)

Desired Certifications and Training

• ESD Certification
• J-STD Soldering Certification
• Epoxy Mixing TrainingEpoxy 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.