Unmanned Systems Technician - Field & Lab Ops

Naval Systems, Inc. (NSI); Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Systems, Inc. (NSI) in Panama City, FL, seeks an unmanned systems (UxS) specialist to assemble, integrate, test, maintain, and repair unmanned mechanical and electrical systems used on naval platforms.

The role demands hands-on skills in shop, lab, and austere field environments, with CONUS/OCONUS travel and a Secret clearance required. Collaboration with scientists and engineers is essential to ensure mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent hands-on mechanical/electrical experience (minimum 5 years).
• Strong mechanical aptitude with ability to assemble and repair complex systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and wiring diagrams; work instructions must be followed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble mechanical structures and sub‑assemblies; integrate hardware, sensors and system components.
• Route, secure, and label harnesses and wiring; ensure clean, traceable build logs.
• Perform regular inspections, diagnose mechanical/electrical issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Support field testing, demonstrations, and operational deployments; document field issues and rapid repairs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical aptitude

Documentation

Team collaboration

Ability to interpret drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Embedded systems

Job description

Naval Systems, Inc. (NSI) in Panama City, FL, seeks an unmanned systems (UxS) specialist to assemble, integrate, test, maintain, and repair unmanned mechanical and electrical systems used on naval platforms.

The role demands hands-on skills in shop, lab, and austere field environments, with CONUS/OCONUS travel and a Secret clearance required. Collaboration with scientists and engineers is essential to ensure mission readiness.