Systems Design Engineer III (Data Transmission Systems)

Aetos Systems•Merritt Island, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Design Engineer III researches, designs, develops, and tests electrical communication systems and oversees their installation at Kennedy Space Center. The role covers network system architecture, cabling, mission imagery systems (photo and video), and voice communications. This is a represented staff position with the IBEW Union. The engineer works under general supervision and may serve as an engineering point of contact for customer solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and five years of experience; alternatively, a master’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited engineering program and three years of engineering experience.
Strong understanding of engineering principles and technologies.
Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
Working knowledge of computer systems and computer administration.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass a NASA background investigation.
Must pass an initial and random drug test.
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Design network communication systems supporting network transport, imagery systems, and voice communications under contract guidelines.
Apply transmission and structured cabling principles, codes, standards, regulations, electrical protection, fire stopping, and cable system development practices.
Collaborate with team members to develop solutions and implement customer requests, including standard work orders, real-time design and repair requests, and operational requests.
Define cabling types, distances, connectors, cable system architectures, termination standards, installation requirements, and testing methods.
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 using prescribed software to provide work continuity, visibility, and tracking for the customer and AEGIS team.
May serve as an engineering point of contact for providing customer solutions.