Radar Technician

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

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) invites applications for a Radar Technician to join our MPEx team in Poway, CA, supporting SAR/GMTI sensors and airborne systems.

You will perform depot repairs, testing, and integration, operate specialized test equipment, and assist in lab and field work. The role requires an associate degree with 5+ years experience and strong analytical and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Ability to work on systems with unusual conditions such as high pressure, high energy or hazardous materials.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications with clear documentation.
• Strong communication skills for precise written records.
• Experience using complex equipment or experimental techniques.

Responsibilities

• Depot level repair, integration and testing of SAR/GMTI sensors and other airborne sensors.
• Operate specialized test equipment for troubleshooting in lab and field environments.
• Fabricate, modify, assemble, install, operate and maintain complex equipment.
• Assist in basic design of lab, experimental and commercial equipment.
• Use SAP processes to track defective components.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Analytical skills

Laboratory equipment operation

Electrical systems

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

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 for a Radar Technician to join our MPEx team located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct depot level repair, integration and testing, modification and operation of complex synthetic aperture radar (SAR) / ground moving target indicator (GMTI) and other airborne sensors.
• Operate specialized test equipment in the performance of troubleshooting and maintaining sensors, both in the laboratory and in the field.
• 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.
• Will utilize SAP processes to track defective components.

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.
• 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.
• Must have analytical ability to read and understand detailed instructions, drawings and specifications. Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information.
• Special skills and expertise to use complex equipment or experimental techniques.

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly

Salary range: 60,670 - 90,198