Avionics Electronics Test Technician (RF & Diagnostics)

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced Electronics Test Technician to join the Avionics team in the PWA test group in Poway, CA. You will set up, run, and analyze tests, diagnose faults, and repair electronic assemblies with RF system focus.

Responsibilities include operating DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators, training technicians, and ensuring proper use of tools. DoD clearance eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with 2+ years of experience.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations desirable.
• Ability to work on systems with high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials.
• Knowledge of basic Electronics: Ohm’s Law, OP-Amp circuit, AC/DC converter.
• Knowledge of computer operations and applications pertinent to the field.
• Knowledge using Oscilloscope, Voltmeter, DMM, Function Generator, LabVIEW, ICD tools.

Responsibilities

• Set up, perform, and analyze tests according to product procedures and record results.
• Diagnose faults in electronics to the PWA level.
• Repair electronics using schematics, drawings, and manuals.
• Operate test equipment (DMMs, O-scopes, power supplies, signal generators).
• Troubleshoot RF systems and components; guide teammates and escalate when needed.
• Read and interpret technical manuals; maintain documentation.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

RF systems knowledge

Reading schematics/diagrams

Analytical thinking

Ability to obtain DoD security clear

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Digital multimeter

Function Generator

LabVIEW

J-link programming

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced Electronics Test Technician to join the Avionics team in the PWA test group in Poway, CA. You will set up, run, and analyze tests, diagnose faults, and repair electronic assemblies with RF system focus.

Responsibilities include operating DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators, training technicians, and ensuring proper use of tools. DoD clearance eligibility is required.