Integration Technician II

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 Integration Technician for our Aero Services division. This is a deployable role and will require OCONUS travel working in a FLEX schedule with the ability to live at any location. 

Under general supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in a variety of moderately complex structural, composite, mechanical and/or electrical operations to ensure appropriate aircraft structural, avionics, and electrical systems are installed, tested and operational. The position performs moderately complex system modifications due to technical updates and/or a customer request, which require disassembly, modification, reassembly, and testing of mechanical and/or electrical system. Following technical documentation, monitors, tests and verifies quality of work, and completes required documentation for review.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Installs and tests aircraft structural, composite, avionics, and/or electrical systems to ensure they are operational and meet required quality standards.
• Assists in investigating and analyzing project requirements and operating problems and develops and recommends solutions to meet performance and safety standards.
• Troubleshoots moderately complex system issues including mechanical, engine, fuel or electrical.  May participate in the design of new parts or components.
• Performs moderately complex aircraft repairs and rework on composite, metal or laminate assemblies, parts, components and/or structures utilizing inspection and rework instructions.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and technical support on products such as equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, and software at customer and/or field locations.
• Assists in moderately complex system modifications due to technical updates and/or customer requests including final operational testing and assurance they meet quality standards.
• Completes all required documentation in accordance with established company procedures and/or government and customer technical order requirements.
• May participate in the performance of airframe operational checks, installation of payloads and Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) in accordance with company and customer guidelines.
• May perform launch recovery tasks of aircraft to include ground operations preflight items, ground observer responsibilities and post flight items.
• 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.

• Typically requires an Associate's degree in a related field or military/trade school equivalence and two or more years' of progressive experience in aircraft assembly and/or maintenance. Additional related technical experience may be substituted in lieu of the formal education.
• The position requires a full knowledge and understanding of.
• Structural, composite, mechanical and electrical systems and associated regulations; and, related assembly/installation processes, tools, composites, templates, fixtures, testing and measuring devices as well as judgment to determine correct tool(s) and some experience.
• Reading, interpreting, and explaining blueprints, drawings, and maintenance manuals.
• Installing, inspecting, modifying, adjusting and testing various mechanical assemblies and structures; and completing required technical documentation.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and computer skills are required to interface with supervisors, other staff and/or other departments.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, and able to work extended hours when required.
• OCONUS travel working in a FLEX schedule with the ability to live at any location required.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance is required.