Secret-Cleared Mechanical Technician: Field & Lab

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

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