RF & Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (2nd Shift)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 68,770 - 116,193; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This second‑shift role supports engineering in addressing problems of moderate scope, documenting findings, and communicating results to the engineering staff. The position involves planning manufacturing activities for assembly and integration, collaborating with design and system engineers, and maintaining manufacturing processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering and two or more years of engineering experience.
• Multidisciplinary engineering knowledge in mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems is desired.
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and apply them in evolving environments; strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills are required.
• Experience with RF radio systems and SMT programming is desirable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to Avionics Electronics group, primarily supporting RF devices and testing.
• Develop innovative but practical solutions to advanced technical problems in manufacturing engineering and enhance manufacturability.
• Plan, schedule, and execute manufacturing activities for assembly and integration of components into complex assemblies.
• Review engineering specs and drawings; confer across teams to provide/obtain technical information and resolve manufacturability issues.
• Work with systems, design, and test engineers to enhance manufacturability and integration from model to manufacturing.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Independent work

RF device experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

MS Project

MS Teams

SAP

Windchill

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems.

This second‑shift role supports engineering in addressing problems of moderate scope, documenting findings, and communicating results to the engineering staff. The position involves planning manufacturing activities for assembly and integration, collaborating with design and system engineers, and maintaining manufacturing processes and documentation.