Lead Ground Control Station Technician

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform fabrication, modification, installation, and maintenance of complex lab and experimental equipment. You will set up, run, and document tests, and summarize data for project teams.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, and may involve high-risk environments. Some duties include design assistance, QA documentation, and timecard tracking.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Military or trade school experience highly desirable.
• Ability to work on systems with unusual conditions such as 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.
• Communication skills to write and record precise information.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, modify, install, and document complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.
• Interpret general instructions, plan sequence of assembly, maintain QA documentation and prepare sketches.
• Assist in designing basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment.
• Operate specialized equipment and perform tests requiring knowledge of processes relevant to the organization.
• Execute a set of laboratory experiments or a complex laboratory function.
• Record, reduce, and summarize experimental data.
• Diagnose and correct operational problems or trouble sources in equipment or tests.
• Track, maintain, adjust, and validate employee timecards.
• Monitor scheduled calibration intervals for equipment.
• Order parts and supplies.
• Work extended hours when necessary to meet production throughput schedule.
• Ensure proper PPE is worn by personnel.
• Screen reports and update Production Status Boards.
• Prioritize production and deport workloads.
• Generate and disposition Non-Conformance Reports.
• Observe all laws, regulations and obligations for the company.
• Perform routine laboratory duties including housekeeping and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical ability

Diagnostics

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform fabrication, modification, installation, and maintenance of complex lab and experimental equipment. You will set up, run, and document tests, and summarize data for project teams.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent with 5+ years of experience, and may involve high-risk environments. Some duties include design assistance, QA documentation, and timecard tracking.