UAV Avionics Technician – Ground Systems (Non-Deployable)

General Atomics Systems Integration; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an Avionics Technician for the MQ-9 program within Aero Services. The role covers installation, testing, and maintenance of UAV electronic systems, ground control stations, and related equipment.

You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support customers at operational locations. The position requires strong avionics knowledge, component-level troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently or with a team, with travel

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency; six+ years in aviation/electronics preferred.
• Able to perform non-routine tasks and demonstrate avionics/electronic procedures knowledge.
• Troubleshoot at the component level and analyze data to propose solutions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders.
• Strong written/verbal communication; capable of documenting and reporting situations accurately.
• Able to work independently and in teams; willing to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Operates UAV, ground control stations and support equipment at operation locations.
• Analyzes customer requirements and evaluates product implementation to meet specs.
• Provides technical support for installation, configuration, and repair.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results and docs.
• Maintains records and validates accuracy of technical documents and procedures.
• May train peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne systems.

Skills

Avionics

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Technical communication

Education

Two-year technical degree

6+ years aviation/electronics

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Soldering tools

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) seeks an Avionics Technician for the MQ-9 program within Aero Services. The role covers installation, testing, and maintenance of UAV electronic systems, ground control stations, and related equipment.

You will analyze requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support customers at operational locations. The position requires strong avionics knowledge, component-level troubleshooting, and the ability to work independently or with a team, with travel