Avionics Technician – Unmanned Aircraft Test Ops

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 56,180 - 83,518; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking an Avionics Technician for test operations at our Flight Operations Facilities in California. You'll work on advanced UAV systems like the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and MQ-9 Reaper, overseeing modification and configuration of aircraft.

This full-time role involves troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems, performing scheduled maintenance, and supporting flight test activities. A two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in aviation or electronics is required.

Qualifications

• Education or training equivalent to a two-year technical degree.
• Minimum two years experience in aviation or electronics.
• Ability to troubleshoot at the component level.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Support test teams for test and development efforts.
• Modifies, installs, and tests electronic/mechanical equipment.

Skills

Troubleshooting at the component level

Full knowledge of electronic test equipment

Analytical skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Voltage measuring devices

Soldering tools

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is seeking an Avionics Technician for test operations at our Flight Operations Facilities in California. You'll work on advanced UAV systems like the MQ-1C Gray Eagle and MQ-9 Reaper, overseeing modification and configuration of aircraft.

This full-time role involves troubleshooting and repairing avionics systems, performing scheduled maintenance, and supporting flight test activities. A two-year technical degree or equivalent experience in aviation or electronics is required.