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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems · 1 month ago

Technician IV

San Diego California

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$61K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems focuses on advanced electromagnetic technologies for military and commercial applications. They are seeking a Space Opto-Mechanical Technician to support the EMS Division in San Diego, responsible for fabricating, modifying, and maintaining test equipment, while assisting engineers with assembly and testing of space hardware.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyManufacturingWireless

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The Space Technician has a broad knowledge base spanning from mechanical and optical assembly to advanced electronics and test instrumentation

Functioning with minimal supervision and working independently, this position fabricates, modifies, assembles, installs, operates, repairs, and maintains test equipment

Assists with complex tests and development activities. Records, evaluates, and reports data to test team

Summarizes test data via written tabulation, charts, and graphs, and prepares written reports

Under moderate supervision, assists Mechanical, Manufacturing and Test Engineers in the execution of assembly and integration, and test procedures for space hardware and other related assemblies

Work with Test and Design engineers to help troubleshoot failures

Builds and maintains mechanical and electrical ground support equipment necessary for the operation and testing of space hardware, including but not limited to lifting, holding, and rotation fixtures, test bench setups, thermal vacuum chamber operations, vibration tables, fluid mechanics, and data acquisition

Maintains equipment and systems, implementing modifications and engineering changes as necessary. Identifies operational problems and reports deficiencies

Working knowledge and understanding of ISO 7/8 requirements and working standards

Understands all applicable processes and procedures and provides continual input to improve and streamline those processes. Maintains a productive and safe working environment in accordance with established operating procedures, workmanship standards, and best practices

Travel up to 25% as needed to support manufacturing and testing needs

Perform other duties as assigned or required

Qualification

Mechanical assemblyOptical assemblyTest instrumentationSpace systems hardwareHigh-reliability environmentsISO 7/8 standardsComputer applicationsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education

Must be able to work with conventional hand tools and laboratory equipment

Must be able to perform a variety of routine tasks in a safe manner in accordance with established operating practices and procedures

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated experience and strong mechanical and optical background in the manufacturing, testing, and operation of space systems hardware

Understands space and flight hardware handling including ESD and clean room requirements

Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly and work with general supervision, either in a team or independently

Good interpersonal, verbal communication, and written communication skills are required to accurately identify, assess, and document data and completed operations

Knowledge of computer applications pertinent to the field is a plus

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance is required