Technician II

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.

• 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.