Job Description

Job Summary

General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) is a supplier of advanced electromagnetic systems, related power equipment and other high technology products for a variety of government and commercial applications. These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage direct current power distribution systems and numerous other products.

We have an exciting opportunity for an RMS Test Technician to join our team located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs moderate to complex bench testing of electronics to component level. Understands best troubleshooting practices, reads and understands schematics. May be consulted on the design of equipment or tests. Set up and conduct moderately complex experiments and tests. Records and summarizes data.
Under modest supervision:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for PCBA, electronic assembly, and system-level troubleshooting.
• Lead investigation of the most complex, urgent, or high-visibility failures across production, engineering, and field-return environments.
• Diagnoses issues that involve interactions between hardware, firmware, software, test equipment, environmental conditions, and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to conduct advanced troubleshooting on digital and analog circuitry including microprocessor-based designs, ADC/DAC, serial port communications and logic circuitry.
• Operates equipment to conduct tests with the ability to troubleshoot assemblies using power supplies, digital volt meters, chart recorders and oscilloscopes prior to repair.
• Develop advanced troubleshooting strategies for complex assemblies where standard test procedures do not identify the failure.
• Partner with engineering to evaluate design weaknesses, test coverage gaps, production risks, and reliability concerns.
• Lead technical efforts for major yield issues, recurring failures, corrective actions, and continuous improvement projects.
• Help define best practices for component-level troubleshooting, failure documentation, repair validation, and test station control.
• Review and improve test procedures, acceptance criteria, data collection methods, and repair workflows.
• Provide expert-level training and coaching to technicians, manufacturing personnel, and cross-functional teams.
• Support new product introduction, first-article builds, prototype testing, qualification testing, and transition into production.
• Advise management and engineering on technical risks, resource needs, tooling gaps, and process improvements.
• Act as a technical representative during audits, failure review meetings, quality investigations, or customer-facing technical discussions when needed.
• Promote a culture of disciplined troubleshooting, accurate documentation, quality compliance, and continuous improvement.

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 associate's degree or equivalent with training from the military and/or a trade school and twelve or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education. 
• Must be willing to work with and around radioactive materials.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends when required.
• Familiarity with Microsoft operating system is required.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office a plus.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance is required.
• Capable of lifting 35lbs.