Technician II

56471BR

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supports electrical engineering activities in the development of new electronic equipment and support existing equipment

• Experience creating prototype “bread-boards” with engineering direction.

• Proficient in soldering and de-soldering small to large electronic components on circuit boards

• Proficient in building test boxes and cables to support electronic designs.

• Environmental testing and data collection for design verification.

• Responsibilities will include generation of BOMs, ECs, DBCRs, PRs, test procedures schematics, and cabling drawings.

• Assemble avionics boxes, debugging electronic issues in box, soldering of components on circuit boards

• Troubleshoot down to the component level.

• Operate basic general purpose test equipment, O ‘Scopes, Power supplies, multimeters, and other lab equipment.

• Use RF test equipment and basic RF building blocks.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of programs and Microsoft Windows OS.

• Responsible for fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.

• Interprets general instructions, plans sequence of assembly, maintains quality assurance documentation and prepares sketches and schematics.

• Interprets basic information displayed to recognize when various operating measurements are drifting out of established parameters and will adjusts operating parameters to bring systems back to satisfactory operating conditions.

• 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.

• 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 high school diploma or equivalent with one or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.

• 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, etc.

• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required.

• Ability to work extended hours as required.

Job Category:

Technicians

Experience Level:

Entry-Level (0-2 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Hourly

Pay Range Low:

45,000

Pay Range High:

67,125

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

No

General Atomics is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. In accordance with applicable federal law, General Atomics takes affirmative action to employ and advance the employment of qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. To learn more, please review the EEOC’s "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" poster.