Technician

About the role

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, tactical reconnaissance radars, and high‑resolution surveillance systems. The Engineering Technician position is on the Prototype Integration team within the ASI Division, located in Poway, CA. The team develops aircraft peripherals and prototype systems such as RF sensors, information‑processing subsystems, and podded payloads. The technician performs or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of moderately complex assemblies, experimental and prototype equipment, and consults on equipment design and testing.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and integrate cable assemblies.
• Perform and/or assist in modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair, and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental, or commercial equipment.
• Install and test applied instrumentation.
• Assist in set‑up and conduct semi‑routine experiments and tests; record and summarize data.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install simple laboratory and commercial equipment or experimental apparatus.
• Operate lab and experimental equipment; collect and summarize data.
• Clean, adjust, and replace parts on lab and experimental equipment.
• Set up and check out semi‑routine experiments and tests according to pre‑arranged procedures; record experimental data.
• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations while conducting business on behalf of the company.
• Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
• Perform housekeeping and cleanup duties as required.
• Travel as required 15 % to 25 % of the time.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate’s degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations, often acquired in the military or technical schools, is desirable.
• Ability to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment.
• Capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction.
• Willingness to work on systems with unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Pay

Hourly salary range: $44,590 – $66,295.

Schedule

Full‑Time.