Electronics Test Technician: RF & Avionics Systems

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Technician to join the Avionics team in Poway, CA. You will set up, run, and analyze tests, diagnose faults, and repair electronic assemblies using schematics, drawings, and publications.

You will operate test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators, and help train other technicians while ensuring accuracy and safety. A DoD clearance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1+ years in test/experimental operations.
• Training in test operations typically from military or technical schools desirable.
• Ability to work on systems with unusual conditions (high pressure, high voltage, high energy, cryogens, or radioactive materials).
• Knowledge of basic electronics (Ohm’s Law, OP-Amp, AD/DC converter).
• Familiarity with RF components and reading technical manuals.

Responsibilities

• Set up, perform, and analyze tests per pre-arranged product procedures and record results.
• Analyze and diagnose faults to system level.
• Repair electronics using schematics, drawings, wire diagrams, and publications.
• Operate test equipment (DMMs, O-scopes, power supplies, signal generators) for analysis and repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair electronic assemblies and circuits.
• Assist team members and escalate complex issues to Supervisor.
• Provide guidance and training to Electronics Test Technicians on procedures and techniques.
• Oversee use of materials and tools to maximize efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electronics

DMMs

O-scopes

RF systems

Troubleshooting

Communication

Team player

DoD clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscope

Voltmeter

Digital multimeter

Function Generator

LabVIEW

ICD 2/3/4

CPLD

J-link

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking an experienced Electronics Test Technician to join the Avionics team in Poway, CA. You will set up, run, and analyze tests, diagnose faults, and repair electronic assemblies using schematics, drawings, and publications.

You will operate test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and signal generators, and help train other technicians while ensuring accuracy and safety. A DoD clearance is required.