UAV Technician IV: Assembly, Test & Repair

General Atomics; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. seeks an aviation- or tech-education-involved candidate for assembly, test, and repair of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) under supervision. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, using hand tools, and installing actuators, landing gear, fuel, and avionics systems.

A DoD clearance is required or attainable. The position is full-time onsite, with potential extended hours and travel.

Qualifications

• Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with five or more years of experience.
• Must be able to work with common hand tools.
• Good working knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and repair UAVs in accordance with engineering instructions and orders.
• Read and interpret blueprints and drawings for precise assembly.
• Install and test electro/mechanical actuators, landing gear, fuel and avionics systems.
• Perform off-aircraft assembly of spare components and support equipment.
• Work under supervision with attention to safety and quality.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Hand tool usage

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Torque wrenches

Fluke meters

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. seeks an aviation- or tech-education-involved candidate for assembly, test, and repair of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) under supervision. The role emphasizes reading blueprints, using hand tools, and installing actuators, landing gear, fuel, and avionics systems.

A DoD clearance is required or attainable. The position is full-time onsite, with potential extended hours and travel.