Deployable Avionics Technician - Field & Test Ops

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 90,109,000 - 137,606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-Time Hourly

Deployment support

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Palmdale, CA, seeks an Avionic Technician to support deployments, Test Operations and Production at Palmdale and El Mirage.

The role covers installation, maintenance, configuration and repair of UAV electronic systems and related ground equipment. You will troubleshoot at the component level, interpret schematics and blueprints, and work with teams to meet customer specifications.

Qualifications

• Requires a 2-year technical degree or trade school plus six+ years in aviation or electronics.
• Ability to troubleshoot at the component level and read blueprints, schematics and orders.
• Experience with electronic test equipment, soldering tools and data analysis.
• Willingness to travel and work various shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Install, apply and maintain UAV electronic equipment including ground control stations and data terminals.
• Troubleshoot and analyze hardware to meet customer specifications.
• Provide guidance and training to customers on equipment usage.
• Perform installation, testing and repair of ground/airborne systems.
• Inspect and maintain documentation and procedures according to regulations.

Skills

Avionics systems knowledge

Troubleshooting at component level

Read blueprints/schematics

Data analysis

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Soldering tools

Voltage/current measuring devices

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. in Palmdale, CA, seeks an Avionic Technician to support deployments, Test Operations and Production at Palmdale and El Mirage.

The role covers installation, maintenance, configuration and repair of UAV electronic systems and related ground equipment. You will troubleshoot at the component level, interpret schematics and blueprints, and work with teams to meet customer specifications.