Electronics Test Technician: Avionics & RF Diagnostics

General Atomics; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to join the Avionics team in the PWA test group.

You will set up, perform, and analyze tests, diagnose faults, and repair electronic assemblies using schematics and schematics references. You will operate precision test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators) and collaborate with test engineers to resolve complex failures, possibly training other technicians.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent with seven+ years experience.
• Training/experience in test operations from military or technical schools is desirable.
• Strong understanding of Windows 10 and related terminology.
• Experience collecting/analyzing data for troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate with test engineering to resolve complex failures and develop new procedures.
• Willingness to work on systems with high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens or radioactive materials.

Responsibilities

• Set up, perform, and analyze tests and record results.
• Diagnose faults in electronics systems to the PWA level.
• Repair electrical/electronic assemblies using schematics and diagrams.
• Operate test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators.
• Troubleshoot and repair RF-related issues and identify root causes.
• Provide guidance and training to Electronics Test Technicians.
• Oversee proper use of materials and tools to maximize efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication skills

DoD security clearance

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Digital multimeter

Function Generator

Network analyzers

Spectrum analyzers

LabVIEW

ICD 2/3/4 programming

CPLD

J-Link

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. is seeking an Electronics Test Technician to join the Avionics team in the PWA test group.

You will set up, perform, and analyze tests, diagnose faults, and repair electronic assemblies using schematics and schematics references. You will operate precision test equipment (DMMs, oscilloscopes, function generators) and collaborate with test engineers to resolve complex failures, possibly training other technicians.