Technician

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.

Assists with modification, fabrication, assembly, operations, installation, repair and maintenance of general laboratory, experimental and commercial equipment; assists in set up and may conduct routine experiments and tests; records data.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Under close supervision with detailed instructions and frequent review-

• Assembles and installs simple laboratory equipment, experimental or commercial apparatus.
• May operates lab and experimental equipment and collects data.
• Cleans, adjusts and replaces parts on lab and experimental equipment.
• May set up and check out routine experiments and tests according to pre-arranged procedures, records experimental data.
• 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.

Additional Functions:

• Help maintain work area in an orderly condition by returning tools, equipment and materials to storage areas.
• 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.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools.
• Must be able to perform a variety of routine tasks and demonstrate a good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• 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.