UAV Field Avionics Specialist

General Atomics Systems Integration; Hinesville (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is a provider of military and commercial engineering services focusing on systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. Under limited supervision, this role provides technical and operational support for unmanned aerial vehicle electronic equipment, ground control stations, and related ground data terminals.

It includes analysis, troubleshooting, training, and coordination with customers at operational

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency with 6+ years in aviation or electronics.
• May require extensive travel and/or CONUS or OCONUS deployment.
• Must be able to perform non-routine tasks and have knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures.
• Must possess the ability to troubleshoot at the component level.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics and technical orders.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance; strong analytical, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team; willing to work extended hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Operates UAV, ground control stations and ground support equipment and all subordinate systems at operation locations.
• Analyzes customer requirements and evaluates product implementation to meet specifications and end user applications.
• Assesses customers' data interface needs and recommends actions for coordinative product solutions.
• Provides technical expertise on installation, configuration, application and repair of products at operational locations.
• Performs high level troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results, schematics or written instructions.
• Installs, configures and tests computer hardware, software and networked systems; diagnoses malfunctions.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on ground and airborne systems and maintains records.
• Represents group as subject matter expert with internal and external customers.
• Conducts training and practical instruction of peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne systems.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Communication skills

Teamwork

Security clearance

Education

Two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) is a provider of military and commercial engineering services focusing on systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design. Under limited supervision, this role provides technical and operational support for unmanned aerial vehicle electronic equipment, ground control stations, and related ground data terminals.

It includes analysis, troubleshooting, training, and coordination with customers at operational