UAV Aircraft Technician - Travel & Second Shift

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 56,180 - 83,518; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced technician to perform assembly, test, and maintenance of UAV‑related systems on second shift in Poway, CA.

The role offers potential travel for mission support and field deployments, including international assignments, with added pay incentives for travel. The position requires reading blueprints, using precision hand tools, and ensuring compliance with safety and DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent with two+ years of experience.
• Must read blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Familiar with FOD and tool control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and maintain UAV‑related systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
• Use hand tools and precision instruments to install components.
• Travel domestically or internationally for mission support.
• Adhere to safety and DoD clearance requirements.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Airframe systems

Quality inspection

Education

Associate degree

Tools

Hand tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Fluke meters

Lifting equipment

Computer operations

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an experienced technician to perform assembly, test, and maintenance of UAV‑related systems on second shift in Poway, CA.

The role offers potential travel for mission support and field deployments, including international assignments, with added pay incentives for travel. The position requires reading blueprints, using precision hand tools, and ensuring compliance with safety and DoD requirements.