Deployable Radar Technician

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 a Radar Technician (Deployable) to join our MPEx team located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct depot level repair, integration and testing, modification and operation of complex synthetic aperture radar (SAR) / ground moving target indicator (GMTI) and other airborne sensors.
• Operate specialized test equipment in the performance of troubleshooting and maintaining sensors, both in the laboratory and in the field.
• Performs and/or assists in fabrication, modification, assembly, installation, operation, repair and maintenance of complex laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment.
• May assist in the design of basic lab, experimental, and commercial equipment.
• Applies specialized knowledge and skills pertinent to the organization, project or program assigned.
• Will utilize SAP processes to track defective components.

• 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, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.