UAV Avionics Technician - Flight Test & Lab Support

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc.; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an Avionics Technician to support Test Operations at Gray Butte or El Mirage in Southern California.

You will work on unmanned aircraft and systems, performing maintenance and troubleshooting on airborne and ground hardware as part of test programs. You will modify and configure aircraft and ground control stations, execute ground tests and assist flight test activities, including preflight, mission monitoring, and postflight data

Qualifications

• Requires completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency.
• Must be able to perform routine tasks and demonstrate avionics procedures and principles.
• Must be able to troubleshoot at the component level and read technical drawings.
• Must possess: electronics test equipment knowledge, hand tools, and basic networking.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain DOD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Service, troubleshoot, repair, inspect, and maintain aircraft and ground support equipment.
• Support test teams for test and development efforts.
• Modify, install, and test electronics and mechanical equipment in test programs.
• Correct discrepancies by replacing defective parts in avionics and ground systems.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and functional checks on aircraft systems and ground equipment.
• Operate test equipment to locate, diagnose, and repair parts and document findings.

Skills

Troubleshooting at component level

Electronic test equipment

Soldering tools

Computer applications basics

Reading schematics orders

Analytical skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork and independence

Security clearance eligible

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Soldering tools

Ground data terminals

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) seeks an Avionics Technician to support Test Operations at Gray Butte or El Mirage in Southern California.

You will work on unmanned aircraft and systems, performing maintenance and troubleshooting on airborne and ground hardware as part of test programs. You will modify and configure aircraft and ground control stations, execute ground tests and assist flight test activities, including preflight, mission monitoring, and postflight data