Mechanical Technician

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/Instructions: 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!

To Apply: NSI offers a team-oriented work environment and a competitive compensation and employee benefits package. If you have a commitment to excellence and want to join our team of top caliber professionals, we invite you to submit your resume electronically by visiting our careers website at:

Quality, Integrity, Teamwork, Success - that's NSI!

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.