Ground Control Stations Technician

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a hands-on assembler for modification, fabrication, assembly, and maintenance of general laboratory and experimental equipment. The role requires reading engineering docs, wiring, and testing prototypes to ensure conformance with specifications.

The candidate will install components in fixed racks, assemble electronic assemblies, and provide feedback to engineering while maintaining schedules and safety standards. Overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ year of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of computer operating systems, software, networks and IP address configuration.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering drawings, schematics, figures, specifications, procedures, BOMs, and other technical documents.
• Ability to use torque tools and perform necessary adjustments according to engineering specification.
• Experience with identification, proper connection, safe handling and cleaning of fiber optic cabling.
• Understanding of 5S and Lean Principles is preferred.
• Understands and complies with FOD, tool control and calibration policies, requirements and best practices.
• Works independently and with others in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Install components, assemblies or sub-assemblies into fixed racks utilizing torque tools and shop aids designed to increase efficiency.
• Integrate racks into mobile shelters adhering to engineering specifications.
• May perform duties in assembly of electronic equipment such as cables, harnesses, chassis, and PCBs; or mechanical assembly of panels, LRUs and batteries.
• Determine daily priorities by running reports and coordinate with peers, completing work timely.
• Provide technical feedback and status updates to engineering and management clearly.
• Identify discrepant conditions and create non-conformance reports with documentation.
• Suggest changes to processes and procedures to improve testing, quality and productivity.
• Safely use common hand tools.
• Observe all laws, regulations and obligations on behalf of the Company.
• Communicate with engineering and other support departments.
• Perform housekeeping and weekly FOD walks.
• Maintain a consistent work schedule with overtime as required.
• May train lower-level assemblers or act as a lead.
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Read schematics

Fiber optic handling

Lean principles

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Torque 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. Assists with modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment; assists in set up and may conduct routine experiments and tests; records data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Install components, assemblies or sub-assemblies into fixed racks utilizing torque tools and shop aids designed to increase efficiency. Integrate racks into mobile shelters adhering to engineering 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, LRUs and batteries as it pertains to cable assembly.
• May disassemble, modify, rework, reassemble and test experimental/prototype assemblies or subassemblies according to specifications.
• Determine daily priorities by running reports and take initiative to work accordingly, coordinating efforts with peers as required, and complete work in a timely manner.
• Provide technical feedback and status updates to engineering and management clearly, accurately and effectively.
• Identify discrepant conditions and create non-conformance reports with effective documentation of the as-is and should-be conditions, including relevant technical details and troubleshooting efforts.
• Suggests changes to processes and procedures, such as addressing potential issues with or otherwise improve testing, quality and/or productivity.
• Appropriately select and safely use common hand tools.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Communicates/works with engineering and other support departments.
• Perform housekeeping and weekly FOD walks.
• Maintain a consistent work schedule, reporting to work on time, with ability to work overtime as required.
• May train lower-level assemblers or act as a lead and direct the work of others.
• 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

• Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of experience.
• Strong working knowledge of computer operating systems, software, networks and IP address configuration.
• Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering drawings, schematics, figures, specifications, procedures, bills of material (BOM), and other technical documents.
• Ability to use torque tools and perform necessary adjustments according to engineering specification.
• Experience with identification, proper connection, safe handling and cleaning of fiber optic cabling.
• Possessing an understanding of 5S and Lean Principles is a preferred.
• Understands and complies with foreign object debris (FOD), tool control and calibration policies, requirements and best practices.
• Works effectively both independently and with others, under pressure in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision.
• Prior manufacturing experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is required.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 44,590 - 66,295