UAV Avionics Technician — Test & Maintenance

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Adelanto (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems, seeking an Avionics Technician to support Test Operations at Gray Butte (Palmdale) or El Mirage (Adelanto) in Southern California.

You will work on cutting-edge hardware and software, sustaining fleets including MQ-1C Gray Eagle and MQ-9 family, under close supervision, with responsibilities covering installation, testing, and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or trade equivalent; professional experience may substitute for education.
• Ability to troubleshoot at component level in avionics systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics and technical orders.

Responsibilities

• Operates UAV ground control stations and associated equipment at designated locations.
• Provides technical support for installation, configuration, and repair of avionics products.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment.

Skills

Avionics basics

Troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Security clearance

Education

2-year technical degree

Tools

Oscilloscope

Multimeter

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and surveillance systems, seeking an Avionics Technician to support Test Operations at Gray Butte (Palmdale) or El Mirage (Adelanto) in Southern California.

You will work on cutting-edge hardware and software, sustaining fleets including MQ-1C Gray Eagle and MQ-9 family, under close supervision, with responsibilities covering installation, testing, and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle