Ground Control Stations Technician Team Leader

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking personnel to fabricate, modify, install, and document complex laboratory and experimental equipment.

The role requires interpreting instructions, planning assemblies, and maintaining QA documentation while assisting in design of equipment. Responsibilities include operating tests, collecting data, diagnosing issues, and improving processes.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Military or trade school background highly desirable.
• Ability to work on systems with high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field.
• Analytical ability to understand detailed instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical/electrical problems and find effective solutions.
• Special skills to use complex equipment or experimental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, install, and document complex equipment.
• Interpret instructions, plan assembly, maintain QA documentation and sketches.
• May assist in design of basic lab, experimental equipment.
• Operate tests and collect, reduce, summarize data.
• Track, maintain, adjust, and validate timecards; monitor calibration intervals.
• Order parts and supplies; ensure PPE compliance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Computer skills

Problem solving

Technical communication

Electrical/mechanical diagnostics

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

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.

Performs and/or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of complex laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment. May assist in the design of basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment. Applies specialized knowledge and skills pertinent to the organization, project or program assigned. Sets up and performs complex experiments and tests. Records, reduces and summarizes data.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.


• Interprets general instructions, plans sequence of assembly, maintains quality assurance documentation and prepares sketches and schematics.


• May assist in the design of basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment.


• Operates specialized equipment and/or performs tests requiring knowledge of processes pertinent to the organization, program or project.


• Responsible for execution of a set of laboratory experiments or for a complex laboratory function.


• Collects, records, reduces, and summarizes experimental data.


• Diagnoses and corrects operational problems or trouble sources in equipment or tests.


• Interprets basic information displayed to recognize when various operating measurements are drifting out of established parameters.


• Adjusts operating parameters to bring systems back to satisfactory operating conditions.


• Develops solutions to problems that occur including assisting in the design of specialized components.


• May provide direction to other technicians or craft personnel in construction and maintenance of equipment, operation of tests, or laboratory.


• Track, maintain, adjust, and validate employee timecards.


• Monitor scheduled calibration intervals for equipment.


• Perform equipment inventories.


• Order parts and supplies.


• On occasion, be able to work extended hours when necessary to meet production throughput schedule.


• Ensure proper PPE is appropriately worn by personnel.


• Screen reports and update Tier 1 and Tier 2 Production Status Boards


• Prioritize production and deport workloads.


• Generate and disposition Non-Conformance Reports.


• 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:
  
  
  • Carries out a variety of routine laboratory duties including housekeeping and clean up.
  
  
  • 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 five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.


• Training and/or experience from the military or a trade school highly desirable.


• Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.


• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.


• Analytical ability to understand detailed instructions, drawings and specifications.


• Ability to diagnose complex mechanical/electrical problems and find effective solutions.


• Special skills and expertise to use complex equipment or experimental techniques.


• Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information.


• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is desired.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 60,670 - 90,198