Radar Technician – SAR/GMTI Systems & Field Testing

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

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.