Field Avionics Technician III
General Atomics
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Avionics Technician to join our team in San Angelo, TX.
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for fabricating, modifying, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining ground, airborne, and electronic equipment such as unmanned aerial vehicles, ground control stations, and ground support equipment in accordance with established technical specifications, engineering instructions, and technical orders and procedures. Performs work involved in routine disassembly, repair, assembly, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems, equipment, and accessories.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operates UAV, ground control stations and ground support equipment and all subordinate systems at operation locations.
- Analyzes customer requirements and evaluate product implementation to meet specifications and end user applications. Assesses customers' needs for data interface and may recommend actions for coordinative 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.
- May conduct training and practical instruction of peers and customers in the use of ground and airborne electronic systems.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Responsible for observing all laws, regulations and other applicable obligations wherever and whenever business is conducted on behalf of the Company.
- Expected to work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.