Stealth LO Materials & Coatings Technician

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Palmdale, California, seeks a Low Observable (LO) Material Applications Technician to support LO structures, materials and coating processes for aircraft, including preparing and applying coatings to meet stealth requirements.

Candidates should have an associate’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience, ability to read drawings, operate relevant equipment, and maintain safety with PPE; DoD security clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires an associate's degree or equivalent with two or more years of experience.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper PPE usage.
• Experience with coating and surface preparation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and apply material for aerodynamic smoothing and flushness.
• Cut materials to dimensions and bond to surfaces within exact tolerances.
• Perform surface preparation of composite and metallic structures with sanding, masking and related tasks.
• Mix and apply sealants and gap fillers prior to painting.
• Repair damaged low-observable coatings with precise material application.
• Prepare and spray paints and coatings to specified consistency.
• Identify surface imperfections and correct per approved procedures.
• Apply aerodynamic fillers to seams or voids to conform to aircraft configurations.
• Coordinate component-level testing to verify standards and performance.

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Communication skills

PPE safety

Teamwork

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Coating application equipment

Surface prep equipment

Painting spray equipment

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Palmdale, California, seeks a Low Observable (LO) Material Applications Technician to support LO structures, materials and coating processes for aircraft, including preparing and applying coatings to meet stealth requirements.

Candidates should have an associate’s degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience, ability to read drawings, operate relevant equipment, and maintain safety with PPE; DoD security clearance eligibility is required.