Deployable Field Avionics Technician - UAV & GCS Expert

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an Avionic Technician to support deployments, test operations and production at Palmdale and El Mirage facilities in sunny California.

The role covers installation, maintenance and repair of UAV electronic equipment and related ground systems. You will conduct troubleshooting, read technical drawings, and work with aircraft and ground equipment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency with six or more years in aviation or electronics.
• Must be able to perform non-routine tasks and demonstrate avionics knowledge and electronic procedures.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot at the component level, read blueprints, and interpret technical orders.

Responsibilities

• Install, apply and maintain unmanned aircraft electronic equipment including ground control stations and ground data terminals.
• Troubleshoot technical problems and determine solutions to moderately complex issues.
• Inspect, repair, and test ground and airborne electronic systems at operation sites.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders to support maintenance.
• Travel as required and work flexible shifts.

Skills

Avionics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Soldering & hand tools

Blueprints & schematics

Electrical test equipment

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Soldering tools

Voltage/current measuring devices

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an Avionic Technician to support deployments, test operations and production at Palmdale and El Mirage facilities in sunny California.

The role covers installation, maintenance and repair of UAV electronic equipment and related ground systems. You will conduct troubleshooting, read technical drawings, and work with aircraft and ground equipment.