Ground Control Stations Technician

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking technicians to assist in modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of lab and commercial equipment.

You will document data and support routine experiments and tests. Responsibilities include component installation, wiring, troubleshooting, and helping assemble electronic/mechanical systems while adhering to procedures and schedules.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience.
• 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.
• Understanding of 5S and Lean Principles is a plus.
• Compliance with FOD, tool control and calibration policies.

Responsibilities

• Install components, assemblies or sub-assemblies into fixed racks; integrate racks into mobile shelters per engineering specs.
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux OS; manage revision-controlled configuration media.
• Read test instructions to ensure correctness of testing performed.
• Perform electrical/mechanical assembly tasks such as cables, harnesses, chassis, PCBs, panels, LRUs and batteries.
• Identify and diagnose test issues, take action, retest to verify effectiveness.
• Disassemble or modify prototypes per specifications and reassemble for testing.
• Set priorities, coordinate with peers, and complete work on time.
• Provide technical feedback and status updates to engineering and management.
• Create non-conformance reports with detailed documentation.
• Suggest process improvements to testing, quality and productivity.
• Use common hand tools safely and correctly.

Skills

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical assembly

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Torque tools

Windows

Linux

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 setting 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.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Linux operating systems (OS) and software and be able to use inventory of revision-controlled configuration managed media in accordance with software and version assignment.
• Read and comply with the full text of test instructions to ensure correctness of testing performed
• 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 and batteries as it pertains to cable assembly.
• Identify, analyze and diagnose (troubleshoot) test issues/failure and take independent action to address cause, resolve and retest to verify effectiveness.
• 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 associate's degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• 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: 56,180 - 83,518