Non-Deployable Avionics Technician

Job Summary

General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI) provides military and commercial engineering services. This position involves technical and operational support for unmanned aerial vehicle electronic 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.
• Assesses 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.
• Diagnoses and corrects 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.
• Conducts training and practical instruction of peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne electronic systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typically requires education or formal training equivalent to a two-year technical degree or trade school equivalency, plus two or more years' experience in aviation or electronics.
• Must be able to perform a variety of non-routine tasks and demonstrate considerable knowledge of avionics and electronic procedures and principles.
• Must 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Air Force-Relevant cyber and network operations specialties include: 1D7X1-Cyber Defense Operations.1D7X1A-Network Systems Operations.1D7X1B-System Operations.1D7X1D-Security Operations.
• US Navy Relevant Information Systems Technician (IT) responsibilities include: Network administration.SATCOM systems.Cybersecurity operations.Server infrastructure support.
• US Army Relevant Signal Corps specialties include: 25B-Information Technology Specialist.25H-Network Communication Systems Specialist.25S SATCOM-Systems Operator.
• US Marine Corps Relevant communications and cyber specialties include: 0631-Network Administrator.0671-Data Systems Administrator.1721-Cyber Warfare Operator.