Electronic Technician (Data Transmissions Systems)

Aetos Systems•Merritt Island, FL

About The Position

Aetos Systems, Inc. is a small business founded in 2007 that emphasizes employee support, career development, community involvement, and providing customer solutions. This is a represented staff position with the IBEW Union. The Transmission Electronic Technician fabricates, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, modifies, programs, routes, removes, controls, and repairs communication systems, including transmission systems. The technician works with analog and digital data transmission over copper wire, optical fiber, Ethernet, and other media, and supports Paging and Operational Intercommunication System (OIS) requests. The role requires compliance with OSHA, NASA, company, and customer safety requirements and may include assisting with training.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree or technical trade school education in electronics, telecommunications, computer science, or a related field; experience may substitute for education at a rate of 1.5 years of related experience for each year of formal education.
Four years of related experience or successful completion of a state- or military-approved bona fide work-related apprenticeship program recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Understanding of electrical theory and ability to exercise independent judgment in circuit diagnostics analysis.
Ability to read and comprehensively understand electronic schematics.
U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a NASA background investigation.
Ability to pass initial and random drug testing.
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with other crafts to ensure job completeness and assist with troubleshooting.
Assess and restock inventory; refurbish telephones and peripherals; dispose of excess damaged or unrepairable property; and inspect equipment as necessary.
Read and interpret work orders, drawings, schematics, and notes.
Use test equipment, manufacturer manuals, internal documentation, reference and operating procedures, and schematics to troubleshoot and isolate problems at the Line Replacement Unit (LRU) or component level.
Fabricate, install, diagnose problems with, repair, and maintain telecommunication systems and equipment.
Process support requests for Paging and Operational Intercommunication System (OIS), including cable and equipment fabrication, installation and repair of headsets, cable fabrication, and connector potting.
Perform software upgrades on sustaining systems.
Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot transmission systems that transmit analog or digital data over copper wire, optical fiber, Ethernet, or other transmission media.
Provide, update, and maintain required documentation, reports, and logs manually or in electronic databases.
Recommend improvements to work quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Follow OSHA, NASA, company, and customer safety requirements.
May assist in training others.