Aerospace Prototype Integration Technician – Test & Build

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks an Engineering Technician for the Prototype Integration team. The role focuses on fabrication, modification, and testing of prototype equipment, cables, and lab instrumentation within a dynamic aerospace environment.

You will assist in assembling, testing, and recording data from experiments, while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. Travel and security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience; military or technical training desirable.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and integrate cable assemblies and laboratory equipment.
• Perform or assist in fabrication, assembly, installation, and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Set up and conduct semi-routine experiments and tests; record data.

Skills

Hand tools

Laboratory equipment

DoD security clearance

Test/experimental operations

Data recording

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA seeks an Engineering Technician for the Prototype Integration team. The role focuses on fabrication, modification, and testing of prototype equipment, cables, and lab instrumentation within a dynamic aerospace environment.

You will assist in assembling, testing, and recording data from experiments, while ensuring safety and compliance with procedures. Travel and security clearance may be required.