Senior UAV Avionics Technician: Field Support & Repairs

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Yuma, AZ, seeks an Avionics Technician to support installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of UAV electronic systems and ground control equipment.

Under supervision, you will diagnose issues, repair avionics, read schematics, and install hardware, software and network components, with travel as required and the possibility of security clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires 2+ years in aviation or electronics
• Ability to troubleshoot at component level and read technical orders
• Must be able to obtain security clearance and work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Install, apply and maintain UAV electronic equipment and ground control systems
• Troubleshoot and repair ground and airborne electronics to fix moderately complex problems
• Provide guidance and training to customers on equipment and procedures
• Operate UAVs and ground control stations at various locations
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and orders

Skills

Avionics troubleshooting

Read schematics

Manual soldering

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Equivalent professional experience may substitute

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Soldering tools

Blueprints & schematics

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) in Yuma, AZ, seeks an Avionics Technician to support installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of UAV electronic systems and ground control equipment.

Under supervision, you will diagnose issues, repair avionics, read schematics, and install hardware, software and network components, with travel as required and the possibility of security clearance.