Cable Assembler

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft, reconnaissance radars, and high‑resolution surveillance systems.

The position covers a wide range of repetitive electronic and mechanical assemblies under supervision, including wiring, hand soldering, and cable harnessing, with emphasis on quality and safety. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least three years of experience, reading engineering drawings, and familiarity

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent and 3+ years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and wire lists.
• Knowledge of soldering and compression connection tools.
• Good visual perception and color discrimination.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; long hours may be required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assembles components, assemblies or sub-assemblies.
• Performs setups and adjustments to specifications.
• Assembles electronic equipment such as cables, harnesses, chassis, PCBs; mechanical assembly of panels, LRUs, batteries, servo motors.
• Disassembles, modifies, reworks, and reassembles assemblies or subassemblies.
• Observes laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted.
• Works in a safe manner in accordance with procedures.
• May assist in training lower level assemblers.
• Housekeeping and cleanup duties; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Interpret wire lists

Soldering and assembly tools handling

Color vision

Teamwork / independent work

DoD Security Clearance eligibility

Customer focused

Computer operations basic

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Compression tools

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Under general supervision with detailed instruction for new work or a special assignment, this position is responsible for performing a wide variety of repetitive or standard electronic and /or mechanical assemblies and subassemblies. Determines and/or follows methods and sequence of operations in performing assembly tasks such as wiring, component installation, hand soldering and cable harnessing on assembly units. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with control procedures.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assembles components, assemblies or sub-assemblies.
• Makes setups and adjustments holding tolerances to specifications.
• May perform duties as required in assembly of electronic equipment such as cables, harnesses, chassis, and printed circuit boards, or may perform mechanical assembly of panels, LRU's, batteries, and servo motors.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, and reassemble assemblies or subassemblies.
• 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.
• Additional Functions:
• May assist in training lower level assemblers.
• Performs housekeeping and cleanup duties upon completion of assigned tasks.
• 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

• Typical requires a high school diploma or equivalent and three or more years experience.
• Must be customer focused and possess:
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawing and wire lists.
• Good understanding of the general aspects of the job with limited technical comprehension.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the position.
• Familiarity with use of soldering and compression connection tools.
• Good visual perception and ability to distinguish between colors.
• The ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 45,000 - 67,125