Ground Control Systems Technician - Assembly & Troubleshooting

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a versatile technician to assist with modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment.

You will set up tests, run experiments, and document data in a fast-paced environment at GA-ASI. The role involves reading engineering drawings, using torque tools, and performing test-based assembly tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.

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.

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.

Skills

Reading drawings

Independent work

Lean principles

FOD awareness

Security awareness

Team collaboration

Engineering feedback

Troubleshooting

DoD clearance readiness

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Torque tools

Fiber optic cabling

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks a versatile technician to assist with modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment.

You will set up tests, run experiments, and document data in a fast-paced environment at GA-ASI. The role involves reading engineering drawings, using torque tools, and performing test-based assembly tasks while maintaining quality and safety standards.