Electronic Technician - (Television Systems)

Aetos Systems•Merritt Island, FL

About The Position

The electronic technician fabricates, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, modifies, programs, routs, removes, controls, and repairs Operational Television – Digital (OTV-D) communication systems. This is a represented staff position with the IBEW Union.

Requirements

Associate of Science or Technical Trade School in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience may be substituted for Education: 1.5 years of related experience is equivalent to 1 year of formal education.
Six (6) years of related experience or successful completion of a State or Military approved bona fide work-related apprenticeship program recognized by the US Department of Labor.
This position is "journey-level," meaning workers can start and finish a wide range of cable and wire activities independently.
Employees working at this level typically require an understanding of electrical theory, exercising independent judgment in performing circuit diagnostics analysis.
Workers must be able to read and have a comprehensive understanding of electronic schematics.
Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to pass a NASA background investigation.
Must be able to pass an initial and random drug testing.
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Requires working indoors and outdoors.
Outdoor conditions may be cold and hot temperatures, high humidity, and windy conditions.
Certain job assignments require special precautions and/or protective gear or clothing due to potential risk for such sources as moving machinery, chemicals, and electrical hazards, working from special rigging, working from heights, climbing ladders and other work platforms, and working in confined and small spaces restricting physical movement.
Often requires lifting up to 35 - 50 pounds and working on uneven surfaces, and standing for long periods.
Requires repetitive movement, bending, stooping, twisting, and working in awkward positions.
Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable. Lighting conditions may be inadequate in some work locations.
Ability to recognize or interpret differences in wire and cable colors.
Ability to receive and transmit auditory information using telecommunication or electronic devices.
May require working 2nd or 3rd Shift.

Responsibilities

Install, remove, maintain, and replace serial digital closed-circuit surveillance television and webcams systems in support of spacecraft, payload, and security operations.
Install and maintain camera control systems for trim controls (pan, tilt, zoom, etc.)
Install and maintain mid-split level television and broadband communication distribution system, including Channel 60 and Operational Television (OTV) Webpage.
Fabricate, maintain, modify, troubleshoot, repair, test, align, calibrate, and operate; fiber optics, closed-circuit TV, head end and distribution, high definition and serial digital TV, switching and distribution, pressurized pan and tilts, pressurized lighting and cameras, and video surveillance systems.
Coordinate with other crafts to ensure job completeness and to assist with troubleshooting.
Read and interpret work orders, drawings, schematics, and notes.
Provide, update, and maintain all required documentation, reports, and logs, etc., manually or in electronic databases.
Make recommendations to improve work quality, efficiencies, and productivity.
Adhere to OSHA, NASA, Company, and customer safety requirements.
May assist in training others.