General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Technician V

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's degree or equivalent and 7+ years of experience.
  • Military or technical training in test or experimental operations is a plus.
  • Must work safely with high pressure, high voltage, and hazardous environments.
  • Strong AC and DC electrical theory knowledge required.
  • Familiarity with wiring harnesses and cable manufacturing processes essential.
  • Proficiency in relevant computer operations and applications needed.
  • IPC J-STD soldering and wire harness assembly certifications preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills for technical writing and reporting required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance mandatory.

Responsibilities

  • Fabricates, modifies, and installs electronic equipment and experimental assemblies.
  • Troubleshoots basic circuits and electronic systems using electrical and RF theory.
  • Operates various electronic test equipment for assessments.
  • Sets up and conducts moderately complex experiments and tests, ensuring proper equipment calibration.
  • Identifies equipment problems and documents deficiencies.
  • Maintains and repairs equipment with specialized tools.
  • Observes and complies with all applicable laws and company regulations.
  • Works both collaboratively and independently.

Benefits

  • Offers diverse work environments and the chance to contribute to innovative projects.
  • Encourages collaboration within the Prototype Integration team.
  • Further skills development through potential guidance or training roles for others.
  • Emphasis on safety and compliance with established operating procedures.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

We have an exciting opportunity as an Engineering Technician within the Prototype Integration team at the ASI Division. This position is located in Poway, CA. The Prototype Integration team develops various aircraft peripherals and prototype systems such as RF sensors, information processing subsystems and podded payloads.

This position performs or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operations, repair and maintenance of moderately complex assemblies, experimental and prototype equipment. Consults on the design of equipment or tests. Sets up and conducts moderately complex experiments and tests. Records and summarizes data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Fabricates, assembles, modifies, and installs electronic equipment, experimental assemblies, or commercial hardware of moderate complexity.
  • Utilizes electrical and RF theory to troubleshoot basic circuits and electronic systems.
  • Operates a variety of electronic test equipment.
  • Sets up moderately complex experiments and/or tests; checks out and calibrates equipment prior to experimentation and data acquisition; conducts tests and experiments following operating procedures.
  • Identifies operation or equipment problems and reports deficiencies.
  • Maintains and repairs equipment using basic hand and specialized tools.
  • Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
  • Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
  • Works in both a collaborative and individual capacity.
Additional Functions:
  • Performs housekeeping and cleanup duties as required.
  • May provide guidance or training to other technicians.
  • Other duties as assigned or required.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with seven or more years of experience.
  • May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. Military or technical school training and/or experience in test or experimental operations is highly desirable.
  • Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or other hazardous environmental factors.
  • Strong knowledge of electrical theory including AC and DC power.
  • Understanding of wiring harnesses and cable manufacturing processes.
  • Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.
  • IPC J-STD soldering and wire harness assembly experience and certifications desired.
  • Must have communication skills necessary to write and record technical information and generate detailed reports.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
Size
14,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1955

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