Senior Aircraft Systems Integration Technician

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies; California (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. seeks an Integration Technician to support deployments and production at its Palmdale, CA facility. You will install, modify, test and troubleshoot aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and electrical systems to ensure operational readiness.

You will analyze project requirements, resolve complex issues, and document procedures, while possibly guiding junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or military/trade school equivalence; five+ years in aircraft assembly/maintenance.
• Knowledge of structural, composite, mechanical and electrical aircraft processes and regulations.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Experience with testing, documentation and complex troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies and tests aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and electrical systems.
• Investigates requirements and develops solutions meeting performance and safety standards.
• Troubleshoots complex system issues and updates technical procedures to improve processes.
• Performs repairs and rework on assemblies and structures using instructions.
• Maintains technical documentation and supports field locations as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or military/trade school equivalence

Composite trade school certificate desirable

FAA A&P license desirable

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. seeks an Integration Technician to support deployments and production at its Palmdale, CA facility. You will install, modify, test and troubleshoot aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and electrical systems to ensure operational readiness.

You will analyze project requirements, resolve complex issues, and document procedures, while possibly guiding junior staff and ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards.