Senior Mechanical Technician - Unmanned Naval Systems

Textron; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedules

Education Assistance

Career Development & Training Opps

Wellness Program (Fitness Reimb)

Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to support unmanned naval products. You will work in a fast-paced environment on test, integration, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including on-water operations and small craft support.

The role requires hands-on assembly, testing, and documentation, with travel up to 50% and potential security clearance eligibility. Experience with maritime systems and diesel engines is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of technician experience with mechanical or electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Interpret drawings and schematics to assemble components.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.
• Boating or shipboard experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with maritime systems and diesel engines preferred.
• Knowledge of test instrumentation and laboratory practices required.
• Professional written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot ocean-going Unmanned Surface Systems and support craft.
• Assist Engineers and Designers with prototype development and testing.
• Support offsite qualification testing per procedures.
• Develop operational and technical manuals.
• Interface with customers and service members at demonstrations.
• Lab maintenance, safety audits, and material tracking.
• Promote a safety‑first mindset for on-site and off-site testing.

Skills

Read drawings/schematics

Operate test equipment

Maritime systems knowledge

Unmanned surface vessels

Travel readiness 50%

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Multitasking

Diesel engines knowledge

Small boat handling

Ability to swim

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Associate Degree in Mechanical/Engineering Technology

Tools

Tap and Die

Hand drills

Impact guns

Wrenches

Screwdrivers

Pliers

Drill press

Band saws

Hydraulic press

Job description

Textron Systems is seeking a Senior Mechanical Technician to support unmanned naval products. You will work in a fast-paced environment on test, integration, and maintenance of mechanical systems, including on-water operations and small craft support.

The role requires hands-on assembly, testing, and documentation, with travel up to 50% and potential security clearance eligibility. Experience with maritime systems and diesel engines is highly valued.