Avionics Electronics Test Technician

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Electronics Test Technician for the Avionics team to support the PWA test group.

You will set up, run, and analyze tests, document results, and diagnose faults in electronic systems. Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years in test operations, knowledge of RF systems, schematics, and lab equipment such as DMMs and oscilloscopes.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with 2+ years experience in test/operations.
• Military/technical schools training desirable.
• Ability to work on high-stress systems with high voltage, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of basic electronics, Ohm's Law, and RF components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Set up, perform, and analyze tests per pre-arranged procedures and record results.
• Diagnose faults in electronic systems to the PWA level.
• Repair electronics using schematics, drawings, and tech pubs.
• Operate test equipment: DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators.
• Provide guidance and training to technicians and ensure efficient use of materials and tools.
• Assist team and escalate complex issues to Supervisor.

Skills

Electronics test experience

Test equipment operation

RF systems knowledge

Schematic reading

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Security clearance

Education

Associate’s degree in electronics

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Digital multimeter

Function Generator

LabVIEW

ICD 2/3/4

CPLD

J-link

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Poway, CA, seeks an Electronics Test Technician for the Avionics team to support the PWA test group.

You will set up, run, and analyze tests, document results, and diagnose faults in electronic systems. Requirements include an associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years in test operations, knowledge of RF systems, schematics, and lab equipment such as DMMs and oscilloscopes.