Field Avionics Technician

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) provides military and commercial engineering services. As a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design, GA-SI seeks an individual to operate UAV, ground control stations, and ground support equipment.

DUTIES AND 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.
• Affirms customers' needs for data interface and may recommend actions for coordinating product solutions.
• Provides technical support on the installation, configuration, application, and repair of products and systems to customers at operational locations.
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of ground and airborne electronic equipment.
• Utilizes product knowledge, sound judgment, and logical reasoning to determine technical solutions to moderately complex problems.
• Repairs or replaces components based on test results, intermediate system knowledge, technical documents, engineering instructions, schematics, blueprints, or written/verbal instructions.
• Performs installation, configuration, and test of computer hardware, software, and networked systems.
• Diagnostics and correction of malfunctions as required.
• Performs inspections and preventative maintenance on ground and airborne systems.
• Maintains required records and forms in accordance with company and customer specifications.
• Validates and verifies accuracy of technical documents and procedures.
• May recommend changes to technical documents and procedures based on system knowledge and best industry practices.
• Fabricates, installs, troubleshoots, and repairs wire harnesses and assemblies.
• Ensures proper routing and clamping of wire harnesses and assemblies.
• Represents group with internal and external customers and other personnel.
• May conduct training and practical instruction of peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to the completion of a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency as well as two or more years' experience in aviation or electronics.
• Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• Must be able to successfully complete the customer required Department of Homeland Security (DHS) background investigation required to access the aircraft maintenance and sustainment database.
• Must be able to perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles.
• Must also possess:
• The ability to troubleshoot at the component level;
• The ability to analyze data and recommend solutions;
• Considerable knowledge and use of electronic test equipment, hand and soldering tools, voltage or amperage measuring and recording devices;
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and technical orders;
• Good analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and assess situations and make judgments.
• The ability to work both independently and in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours and travel as required.
• Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing RF systems is desirable.
• Experience with session layer protocol used on the Internet or local area networks to provide a bidirectional interactive text-oriented communication facility using a virtual terminal connection also known as TELNET is highly desirable.
• Knowledge in File Transfer Protocol (FTP) is desirable.
• Certification in A+, Network+, and Security+ is highly desirable.
• Must be available and willing to work flexible schedules, including any shift in a 24/7 operational environment.