Missile Systems Test & Assembly Technician

General Atomics; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Missile & Projectile Weapon Systems Specialist to join as Integration and Test Support Specialist in Huntsville, AL. You will assemble, instrument, and test weapon systems, working with engineers to document results in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves lab and field testing, troubleshooting, and developing clear build instructions while adhering to safety and quality standards; US citizenship and DoD clearance are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Hands-on mechanical/electromechanical assembly experience, preferably aerospace/defense.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, and BOMs.
• Follow procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure safety and quality.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or IPC J-STD-001 is desired.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and integrate missile/weapon system hardware per drawings and SOPs.
• Install instrumentation and electrical wiring on test articles for lab/field tests.
• Set up and operate lab test equipment: power supplies, DAQ, oscilloscopes, meters.
• Support test preparation, execution, and post-test inspection of subsystems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical/electrical assemblies and document results.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Electrical/electromechanical hardware

Engineering drawings

Schematics & wiring diagrams

Data acquisition basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Torque wrenches

Crimpers

Soldering equipment

Precision measuring tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) seeks a Missile & Projectile Weapon Systems Specialist to join as Integration and Test Support Specialist in Huntsville, AL. You will assemble, instrument, and test weapon systems, working with engineers to document results in a fast-paced environment.

The role involves lab and field testing, troubleshooting, and developing clear build instructions while adhering to safety and quality standards; US citizenship and DoD clearance are highly valued.