General Atomics Aeronautical Systems ยท 15 hours ago
Flight Test Strain Gauge Technician
Poway, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$65K/yr - $100K/yr
7+ years expGeneral Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars. This position involves fabricating, modifying, assembling, and conducting tests on complex laboratory equipment and experimental apparatus, while also recording and evaluating data from these tests.
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Responsibilities
Setup and conduct testing at the: material, sub-element, element, and sub-component level
Willing to travel and perform Flight Load Instrumentation on Production Test Aircraft
Assemble test fixturing as needed to characterize materials and hardware designs for aerospace applications
Setup and operate test instrumentation including load cells, displacement sensors, strain gages, etc
Assemble and integrate hardware to be tested
Conduct testing per written test procedures and standards
Perform tests of mechanical assemblies to insure compliance with product specifications
Record test data for use in engineering test reports
Qualification
Required
Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with seven or more years of experience
May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education
Ability and willingness to work on systems which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, high energy, or cryogens
Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field required
Must have analytical ability to read and understand detailed instructions, drawings and specifications
Communication skills necessary to write and record precise information
Special skills and expertise to use complex equipment or experimental techniques
Company
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
At General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$6.76MKey Investors
US Department of Energy
2023-08-14Grant
2023-05-09Grant
2022-09-19Grant
Leadership Team
Daniel Johnson
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Emory Lo
Sr Human Resource Business Partner
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