Engineer III (Data Transmission Systems)

Aetos Systems•Merritt Island, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Communication Systems Engineer III researches, designs, develops, tests, and oversees the installation of electrical communication systems at Kennedy Space Center, including network system architecture, cabling, and mission imagery systems (both photo and video imagery). This is a represented staff position with the IBEW Union.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required, plus five (5) years’ experience.
Or
Master’s Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an engineering program accredited by ABET and three (3) years of Engineering Experience.
Must have a comprehensive understanding and wide application of communication engineering principles, theories, and application concepts.
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.

Responsibilities

Design network communication systems to support network transport, imagery systems, and voice communications systems as required under contract guidelines.
Apply principles of transmissions, structured cabling systems, codes, standards, and regulations, electrical protection, fire stopping, and cable system development
Collaborate directly with team members as required to provide comprehensive solutions and implementation of customer requests, including (but not limited to) standard work orders, real-time design and repair requests, and operational requests.
Define cabling types, distances, connectors, cable system architectures, cable termination standards, cable installation requirements, and methods of testing installed cable.
Design and install cabling systems that support a wide variety of existing and future services.
Define pathways and spaces, administration standards, grounding and bonding, and outside plant cabling.
Develop solutions to routine problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Process work documentation through prescribed processing software to provide work continuity, visibility, and tracking to the customer and AEGIS team.
May serve as the engineering point of contact for providing solutions to customers.
Work under general supervision.