Avionics Technician - Lab & UAS/GCS Testing

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 60,670 - 90,198; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking an avionics technician to support our Systems Integration Labs and engineering teams in software environments.

You will perform updates, configuration, testing, and repair of UAS ground equipment, assist in troubleshooting, read schematics, and document work per customer regulations; strong teamwork and communication are essential. Applicants should have an associate degree or equivalent with several years of hands-on avionics

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Training and/or experience in test or experimental operations desirable.
• Must be able to perform non-routine tasks and understand avionics procedures.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and interpret technical orders.

Responsibilities

• Performs updating, configuring, repairing, testing, and operation of UAS and related ground equipment.
• Assists in troubleshooting, component removal and replacement, testing and documentation per instructions.
• Supports maintenance, repairs and installation of electronic equipment and related devices.
• Sets up and performs complex experiments and tests.
• Observing laws, regulations and company obligations; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Avionics

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Teamwork

Analytical

Communication

Extended hours

Reading schematics

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Soldering tools

Electronic test equipment

Multimeter

Oscilloscope

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Poway, CA, is seeking an avionics technician to support our Systems Integration Labs and engineering teams in software environments.

You will perform updates, configuration, testing, and repair of UAS ground equipment, assist in troubleshooting, read schematics, and document work per customer regulations; strong teamwork and communication are essential. Applicants should have an associate degree or equivalent with several years of hands-on avionics