Salary
≈ $67k – $157k per year (Estimated)
Location
In office (Poway)
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H-1B filings in 12 months: 1
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 6, 2026. General Atomics scores A on the Alion truth index.
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General Atomics is a privately held American defense and energy technology company headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 1955 as a division of General Dynamics. Its affiliate General Atomics Aeronautical Systems builds the Predator, Reaper and Gray Eagle remotely piloted aircraft, while its Electromagnetic Systems group makes aircraft launch and recovery systems for the US Navy. It also operates the DIII-D national fusion facility, works on nuclear fuels and reactors, and hires engineers, sensor operators, logistics and finance staff, mostly in Poway and San Diego.
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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.
This position develops, schedules and implements work activities for the manufacturing and assembly area. Coordinates day to day activities of the production process, including personnel supervision, work assignments, and coordination of the product flow through the production phase. Requires complete familiarity with and understanding of the general aspects and technical phases of the job. Interprets and executes policies and procedures and recommends modifications to operating policies. This position is for the second shift.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises assemblers and technicians in various locations through all phases of production in accordance with established schedules.
- Offers guidance and coaching to manufacturing personnel.
- Oversees the design and building of tooling needed for the production process.
- Examines defective equipment to determine cause of malfunction and reports need for repairs.
- Assists test department with expeditious turnaround of repairs as required.
- Assists engineering staff to resolve design and documentation issues.
- Interfaces with planning personnel in the generation of process flows, as well as with quality assurance personnel.
- Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required.
- Monitors usage and supply of all production materials and tooling; reorders when necessary.
- Interfaces with production control to help prevent material and equipment shortages.
- Formulates and recommends plans, policies, procedures and schedules for the section.
- Seeks methods to improve product quality, repeatability and efficiency.
- Schedules and coordinates work assignments. Ensures accurate time charging. Inspects work in progress and finished products.
- Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and quality of product.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of the departments.
- Implements configuration changes in the product and supports field upgrades and operations.
- May interface with outside vendors and sales representatives to stay current on new products and services.
- May interface with customers to answer questions relating to the product.
- Participates in hiring, promoting, and training subordinate employees.
- Assigns, directs and reviews their work.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work and lead the workplace in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
- Additional Functions: Other duties as assigned or required.
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