UAV Avionics Technician — Field Operations & Repair

General Atomics Systems Integration; Fort Bragg (NC); On-site; USD 49,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is seeking an experienced technician to install, operate, and maintain UAV electronic equipment including ground control stations and ground data terminals at customer sites. You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot, and provide technical support under supervision while ensuring adherence to specifications and safety regulations.

The role involves hands-on wiring, component-level troubleshooting, documentation, and occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency as well as two or more years' experience in aviation or electronics.
• Must be able to perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot at the component level.
• The ability to analyze data and recommend solutions.
• Considerable knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices.
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics and technical orders.
• The ability to obtain a security clearance; and good analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report and assess situations and make judgments.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates UAV, ground control stations and ground support equipment and all subordinate systems at operation locations.
• Analyzes customer requirements and evaluate product implementation to meet specifications and end user applications.
• Assesses customers' needs for data interface and may recommend actions for coordinative product solutions.
• Provides technical support on the installation, configuration, application and repair of products and systems to customers at operational locations.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results, intermediate system knowledge, technical documents, engineering instructions, schematics, blueprints or written/verbal instructions.
• Performs installation, configuration and test of computer hardware, software and networked systems.
• Diagnoses and corrects malfunctions as required.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on ground and airborne systems.
• Maintains required records and forms in accordance with company and customer specifications.
• Validates and verifies accuracy of technical documents and procedures.
• May recommend changes to technical documents and procedures based on system knowledge and best industry practices.
• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots and repairs wire harnesses and assemblies.
• Represents group with internal and external customers and other personnel.
• May conduct training and practical instruction of peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
• Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Skills

Avionics knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Data analysis

Blueprints & schematics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Soldering tools

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is seeking an experienced technician to install, operate, and maintain UAV electronic equipment including ground control stations and ground data terminals at customer sites. You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot, and provide technical support under supervision while ensuring adherence to specifications and safety regulations.

The role involves hands-on wiring, component-level troubleshooting, documentation, and occasional travel.