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Engineering Aide IV

General Atomics

Poway, CAFull-time$76–128K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$76–128K/yr
Location
Poway, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems seeks an Engineering Aide to support its Electrical Engineering team and Floor Change Control Board in Poway. The role handles minor engineering changes, coordinates drawing updates and approvals, tracks change requests through closure, and provides technical and documentation support for electrical and cable harness work. It is an onsite, full-time position requiring an associate’s degree or equivalent professional experience and six years of related experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering PrinciplesSchematics InterpretationEngineering DocumentationData AnalysisAnalytical SkillsCommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailInterpersonal SkillsComputer ApplicationsTeamwork

Qualifications

Associate's in Engineering or Related Technical Field or Equivalent Experience6 Years Related ExperienceDoD Security Clearance EligibilityU.S. Citizenship

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

58799BR

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 an Engineering Aide within our Electrical Engineering team in San Diego, CA (Poway). Under minimal supervision, this position primarily supports the Floor Change Control Board (FCCB) for minor engineering changes and additionally provides technical and documentation support to Electrical Engineering on a variety of tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Primary Responsibilities - FCCB Support

  • Serve as the primary Electrical Engineering liaison to the FCCB for minor Change Requests (CRs) and Change Notices (CNs).

  • Ensure technical accuracy and clear communication of minor changes, including cost, schedule, and integration impacts.

  • Coordinate CAD updates, drawing reviews, and approvals with design, Check/Checking, and Responsible Design Engineers.

  • Prepare and present FCCB briefings, track CR/CN status, and drive items to closure.

  • Participate in daily FCCB/program meetings and support configuration control activities.

Secondary Responsibilities - Engineering Support

  • Provide technical support on electrical and cable harness tasks, including manufacturability and process improvements.

  • Gather, organize, and analyze technical data (e.g., harness designs, build history, test results).

  • Create and update engineering documentation, reports, and drawings.

  • Conduct tests, record data, and support engineering evaluations.

  • Observe all applicable laws, regulations, and company obligations, and maintain a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established procedures.

  • Perform additional functions and 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 an associate's degree in engineering or related technical field and six years of related experience. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.

  • Extensive knowledge of engineering principles, theories, and concepts.

  • Ability to quickly grasp new concepts and work with minimal supervision.

  • Ability to read, interpret, manipulate, and support the design of schematics, drawings, and other engineering documentation.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

  • Ability to identify issues, interpret and analyze data, and present findings clearly.

  • Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, assess situations, make judgments, and provide direction to others.

  • Strong knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field.

  • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment, and to work extended hours as required.

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required.

Job Category:

Engineering

Experience Level:

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Workstyle:

Onsite

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Pay Range Low:

76,000

Pay Range High:

127,750

Travel Percentage Required:

0% - 25%

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

No

US Citizenship Required?:

Yes

Clearance Required?:

Desired

Clearance Level:

Secret

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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,928 open Electrical Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–128K/yr
  • California median$145–206K/yr224 salary ranges
  • US median$130–190K/yr1,738 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 41% below the California median midpoint ($172K) — in the lowest quarter of Electrical Engineering salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 344 open Electrical Engineering jobs in California and 2,928 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Electrical Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years at the median (1,902 postings).
Education
1,365 of the 2,928 open Electrical Engineering jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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