Liaison Engineering - Defense

General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world's leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) designs and manufactures first-of-a-kind electromagnetic and electric power generation systems. GA-EMS' expanding portfolio of specialized products and integrated system solutions support critical fleet, space systems and satellites, missile defense, power and energy, and process and monitoring applications for defense, industrial, and commercial customers worldwide.

We are seeking an Assembly, Integration, and Test Technician to join the GA-EMS Radar Technologies team. In this role, the candidate will play a key part in assembling and testing critical Radio Frequency (RF) and electronic subassemblies, integrating subassemblies into larger systems and subsystems, and working closely with the engineering team to perform system-level validation and verification testing in support of new air and ground-based designs.

Responsible for fabrication, modification, installation, and documentation of complex laboratory, experimental or commercial equipment.

Assemble RF hardware, sub-assemblies, breadboards, wiring harnesses, and test fixtures using technical drawings, BOMs, and work instructions.

Perform mechanical, electrical, and/or electronic assembly tasks using soldering irons, hand tools, power tools, and specialized equipment

Integrate mechanical, electrical, and RF components (coax cables, waveguides, antennas, circuit boards) into larger systems, ensuring proper fit and function.

Set up, calibrate, and operate RF/electronic test equipment (network analyzers, power meters, etc.) Conduct functional, performance, and environmental tests on components, assemblies, and systems using both standard lab equipment and custom automated test setups

Diagnose issues during assembly, integration, and/or testing and partner with engineering to troubleshoot, resolve, and implement corrective actions

Partner with engineering to update technical documentation, procedures, and test results

Ensure work meets industry standards including, but not limited to, IPC-A-610, IPC-A620, J-STD-001, and/or MIL-STD-2000 depending on the project

Provide feedback to continually improve designs, processes, quality, and yield

Travel Percentage Required:

Full-Time/Part-Time:

Full-Time Salary

Typically requires a bachelor's degree in business, planning or a related discipline and five or more years of progressive experience in planning, coordinating and scheduling production operations. Skilled in basic soldering techniques, including both through-hole and surface-mount component soldering

Experienced in using standard tools for assembly tasks

Competent in interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, procedures, and assembly instructions

Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, Radio Frequency (RF), and electronic systems

Proficient in operating common electrical test equipment, such as oscilloscopes and multimeters

Adept at troubleshooting and diagnosing electrical issues, including identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions

Customer-focused, able to work independently or as part of a team.

Eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Mid-Level (3-7 years)

Relocation Assistance Provided?:

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.