EMC/EMI Technician

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 career opportunity for an experienced EMC/EMI Technician in our Electrical Engineering Department. The EMC/EMI Technician will support electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) testing of unmanned air vehicle systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fabricates, assembles, modifies, and installs laboratory equipment, experimental apparatus, or commercial hardware of moderate complexity.
• Test set-up, test measurements, instrument verification/calibration and data collection for the EMC/EMI testing.
• Operate the measurement equipment according to the MIL-STD procedure for data collection. Working knowledge of MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-464 and RTCA DO-160.
• Experience with spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, RF antennas and EMC measurement equipment.
• Sets up moderately complex experiments and/or tests; checks out and calibrates equipment prior to experimentation and data acquisition; conducts tests and experiments following operating procedures.
• Identifies operation or equipment problems and reports deficiencies.
• Records and reduces experimental and test data using mathematical computations; prepares tables, plots, and input for written report.
• Maintains and repairs laboratory and experimental equipment.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations normally acquired in the military or technical schools desirable.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance is required.