Prototype Integration Technician

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), based in Poway, CA, seeks an Engineering Technician for the Prototype Integration team to build, test, and integrate cable assemblies and prototype systems.

The role involves fabrication, installation, and maintenance of lab and experimental equipment, plus data recording and analysis, with travel and DoD clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Build, test, and integrate cable assemblies.
• Modify, fabricate, assemble, install, repair and maintain equipment.
• Install and test applied instrumentation.
• Set up and conduct semi-routine experiments and tests.
• Record and summarize data.
• Clean, adjust and replace parts on lab equipment.
• Observe all laws and safety procedures; travel 15–25%.

Skills

Hand tools

Lab equipment

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

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.

We have an exciting opportunity as an Engineering Technician within the Prototype Integration team at the ASI Division. This position is located in Poway, CA. The Prototype Integration team develops various aircraft peripherals and prototype systems such as RF sensors, information processing subsystems and podded payloads.

This position performs or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operations, repair and maintenance of moderately complex assemblies, experimental and prototype equipment. Consults on the design of equipment or tests. Sets up and conducts moderately complex experiments and tests. Records and summarizes data.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Build, test, and integrate cable assemblies.
• Performs and/or assists in modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.
• Install and test applied instrumentation.
• Assists in set up and conducts semi-routine experiments and tests.
• Records and summarizes data.
• Fabricates, assembles, and installs simple laboratory and commercial equipment or experimental apparatus.
• Operates lab and experimental equipment; collects and summarizes data.
• Cleans, adjusts and replaces parts on lab and experimental equipment.
• Sets up and checks out semi-routine experiments and tests according to pre-arranged procedures; records experimental data.
• 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.
• Performs housekeeping and cleanup duties as required.
• 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.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations normally acquired in the military or technical schools desirable.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools and operate laboratory equipment.
• Must have the capability to perform complex assignments with little or no direction.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance is required.
• Travel is required 15 to 25%.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly
Salary range: 54,000 - 86,625