Electrical Engineering Aide: FCCB & CAD Support

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, seeks an Engineering Aide to support the Electrical Engineering team. You will assist with FCCB for minor changes, coordinate CAD updates, and provide documentation support across engineering tasks in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Under minimal supervision, you will gather data, prepare briefings, and help ensure accuracy in change communications while contributing to safe, compliant operations and ongoing process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering or related technical field with one year of related experience or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to read, interpret, manipulate, and support the design of schematics, drawings and other engineering documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary Electrical Engineering liaison to the FCCB for minor Change Requests and Change Notices.
• Ensure technical accuracy and clear communication of minor changes, including cost, schedule, and integration impacts.
• Coordinate CAD updates, drawing reviews, and approvals with design, Check/Checking, and Responsible Design Engineers.
• Prepare and present FCCB briefings, track CR/CN status, and drive items to closure.
• Participate in daily FCCB/program meetings and support configuration control activities.
• Provide technical support on electrical and cable harness tasks, including manufacturability and process improvements.
• Gather, organize, and analyze technical data (e.g., harness designs, build history, test results).
• Create and update engineering documentation, reports, and drawings.
• Conduct tests, record data, and support engineering evaluations.
• Observe all applicable laws, regulations, and company obligations, and maintain a productive and safe working environment.

Skills

Engineering principles

Rapid learning

Reading schematics

Documentation

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Computers & software

Teamwork & flexibility

DoD clearance

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, seeks an Engineering Aide to support the Electrical Engineering team. You will assist with FCCB for minor changes, coordinate CAD updates, and provide documentation support across engineering tasks in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Under minimal supervision, you will gather data, prepare briefings, and help ensure accuracy in change communications while contributing to safe, compliant operations and ongoing process improvements.