Mechanical Technician with Security Clearance

Naval Systems, Inc. (NSI); Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Paid time off

Paid holidays

FSA

EAP

Tuition assistance

401k with company match

Fun work culture

Job summary

Naval Systems, Inc. (NSI) is seeking a Mechanical Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Program Office. You will assemble, integrate, test, maintain, and repair mechanical systems and equipment, working hands-on in shop and field environments.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret drawings and wiring diagrams. You will collaborate with engineers, operators, and project staff to ensure equipment is reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5-10 years hands-on mechanical/electrical experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to assemble complex systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; document work clearly and maintain configuration discipline.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical structures, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Integrate hardware, mounting fixtures, sensors, and system components.
• Route, secure, and label harnesses, cables, and internal wiring.
• Perform continuity checks, power-on testing, and subsystem verification.
• Configure and validate basic electronics, control systems, or instrumentation.
• Work with operators to execute functional tests and readiness checks.
• Conduct regular inspections for wear, corrosion, or alignment issues.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or system-level problems.
• Perform sealing, pressure checks, leak detection, and related corrective actions.
• Support field testing, demonstrations, training events, and deployments.
• Document field issues and support rapid repairs in challenging environments.
• Maintain build logs, maintenance records, and configuration documentation.
• Provide clear written reports for tests, inspections, discrepancies, and repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Engineering drawings

Wiring diagrams

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

5-10 years hands-on mechanical/electrical experience

Job description

NSI requires a Mechanical Technician to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center Program Office. The Mechanical Technician is responsible for assembling, integrating, testing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment. This role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work hands‑on with complex systems in both shop and field environments. The Technician will collaborate closely with engineers, operators, and project staff to ensure equipment is reliable, safe, and maintained to standard.

Key Responsibilities

Mechanical Assembly & Integration

• Assemble mechanical structures, components, and sub-assemblies.
• Integrate hardware, mounting fixtures, sensors, and systems-specific components.
• Route, secure, and label harnesses, cables, and internal wiring.

Electrical & Systems Testing

• Perform continuity checks, power-on testing, and subsystem verification.
• Configure and validate basic electronics, control systems, or instrumentation.
• Work with operators to execute functional tests and readiness checks.

Maintenance, Inspection & Troubleshooting

• Conduct regular inspections for wear, fatigue, corrosion, or alignment issues.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, or system-level problems.
• Perform sealing, pressure checks, leak detection, and related corrective actions when applicable.

Field Support

• Support field testing, demonstrations, training events, and operational deployments.
• Assist with equipment setup, operation, and post-use servicing.
• Document field issues and support rapid repairs in challenging environments.

Documentation & Configuration Control

• Maintain build logs, maintenance records, and configuration documentation.
• Follow established procedures for system tracking, part replacement, and updates.
• Provide clear written reports for tests, inspections, discrepancies, and repairs.

Location

Panama City Beach, FL

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or 5-10 years of hands‑on mechanical/electrical experience.

Experience

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to assemble complex systems. Familiarity with fundamentals such as Power systems, Control systems, and Sealing methods and pressure‑rated components (as applicable). Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and work instructions. Strong teamwork and communication skills; able to work alongside operators and engineers. Ability to document work clearly and maintain configuration discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automated, electromechanical, or robotic systems.
• Knowledge of open-architecture or modular system frameworks.
• Experience performing field maintenance or working in outdoor/industrial environments.
• Basic familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, or system-level troubleshooting.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed in shop, lab, and field environments.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle mechanical components and test equipment.
• Travel required.

Security Clearance

Secret Clearance is required. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Special Notes / Benefits

NSI is a privately held, small but quickly growing company with headquarters in Lexington Park, Maryland within 5 miles of the Patuxent River Naval Air Station. Established in 2004, we are now celebrating 22 years of excellence in providing quality products and services to the Department of Defense.

Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, employee assistance program, tuition assistance program, 401k Plan with company match as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment! Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success - that's NSI!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• flexible spending account
• employee assistance program
• tuition assistance program
• 401k Plan with company match as well as a fun and enthusiastic work environment!

Equal Opportunity

NSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.