Deployable Avionics Technician

Deployable Avionics Technician

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 for our Aero Services division supporting our MQ-9. This is a deployable role and will require OCONUS travel working a FLEX schedule with the ability to live at any location.

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for technical and operational support in the installation, application and maintenance of unmanned aerial vehicle electronic equipment to include ground control stations, ground data terminals and ground support equipment in accordance with technical specifications, engineering instructions and technical orders, procedures and regulations. Conducts technical analysis and evaluate product implementation to ensure customer specifications are met. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues and determines solutions to moderately complex problems. May provide guidance and training to internal and external customers regarding equipment.

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.

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 six or more years' experience in aviation or electronics. Equivalent professional experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• 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 maintain, 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Military Career Field Benchmarking

US Air Force-Relevant cyber and network operations specialties include:

• 1D7X1-Cyber Defense Operations.
• 1D7X1A-Network Systems Operations.
• 1D7X1B-System Operations.
• 1D7X1D-Security Operations.
• Traditional avionics specialties remain separate from cyber/network operations specialties.

US Navy

Relevant Information Systems Technician (IT) responsibilities include:

• Network administration.
• SATCOM systems.
• Cybersecurity operations.
• Server infrastructure support.
• Aviation Electronics Technicians (AT) remain focused primarily on aircraft electronic systems.

US Army

Relevant Signal Corps specialties include:

• 25B-Information Technology Specialist.
• 25H-Network Communication Systems Specialist.
• 25S SATCOM-Systems Operator.
• Aviation maintenance specialties remain distinct from network operations specialties.

US Marine Corps

Relevant communications and cyber specialties include:

• 0631-Network Administrator.
• 0671-Data Systems Administrator.
• 1721-Cyber Warfare Operator.
• Aviation maintenance personnel are generally not expected to perform enterprise IT or cyber operations responsibilities.