Aerospace Composite Technician (2nd Shift)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Composite Technician Assembler for a 2nd shift (3pm–12:30am) in Poway, CA.

The role involves fabricating, assembling, and repairing advanced composite structures using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. You will read blueprints, prepare molds, perform lay-up, curing, and finishing, and ensure quality through inspections with cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Experience working with composite materials (carbon fiber, Kevlar, fiberglass) or aerospace components.
• Strong attention to detail and manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Align and fit composite parts according to engineering drawings.
• Bond, cure, and finish composite components using adhesives and sealants.
• Assemble parts using fasteners; verify torque values and placement.
• Prepare molds and forms, and trim/sand to blueprint dimensions.
• Record process steps and deviations; maintain organized documentation.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Composite materials

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a Composite Technician Assembler for a 2nd shift (3pm–12:30am) in Poway, CA.

The role involves fabricating, assembling, and repairing advanced composite structures using carbon fiber, Kevlar, and fiberglass. You will read blueprints, prepare molds, perform lay-up, curing, and finishing, and ensure quality through inspections with cross-team collaboration.