Mechanical Technician II

Genesis Engineering•Lanham, MD

4d•$33 - $40

About The Position

Genesis Engineering Solutions is seeking a Mechanical Technician II to support the assembly, integration, testing, and installation of aerospace flight hardware and mechanical systems. The role supports hardware builds from initial assembly through final integration and test, ensuring compliance with engineering requirements, quality standards, and customer expectations. It requires direct flight integration experience, strong mechanical aptitude, exceptional attention to detail, and sustained focus on repetitive precision tasks. The technician works with engineering and quality teams on flight hardware and aerospace systems in structured, quality-controlled manufacturing settings. Work may take place in cleanroom, laboratory, manufacturing, and integration environments, and may include travel to customer, test, launch-site, or integration activities. The position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 3 years of experience supporting aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, or flight hardware programs.
Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, assembly instructions, and technical documentation.
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to maintain focus and concentration during repetitive, precision-oriented work.
Experience working in a structured quality-controlled manufacturing environment.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform hands-on mechanical work for extended periods.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to government contract requirements.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

ESD certification.
J-STD soldering certification.
Epoxy mixing training.
Epoxy application training.
Crimping certification, with J-STD preferred.
Cleanroom operations training.

Responsibilities

Perform mechanical assembly, integration, inspection, and rework of flight hardware and aerospace systems.
Execute manufacturing and integration operations using engineering drawings, work instructions, travelers, procedures, and bills of material.
Support spacecraft, payload, and flight hardware integration campaigns.
Install mechanical hardware, brackets, fasteners, harness restraints, and related aerospace components.
Verify hardware configuration and ensure compliance with engineering documentation.
Perform dimensional inspections and quality verification activities.
Support environmental testing, fit checks, vibration preparation, and hardware installation activities.
Maintain accurate build documentation and manufacturing records.
Use ESD control and contamination prevention practices when handling flight hardware.
Identify, document, and help resolve hardware discrepancies and nonconformances.
Work with engineering and quality teams to support troubleshooting.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused work environment.