Electronic Technician, Lead (Transmissions)

Aetos Systems, Inc.

Merritt Island (FL)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Education and professional development

Healthcare benefit packages

401K

Civic Leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Aetos Systems, Inc. is seeking a Transmission Electronic Technician in Merritt Island, FL to oversee fabrication, installation, maintenance, and repair of communication systems. You will guide a team, interpret engineering directions, and ensure effective task execution.

The role requires strong knowledge of electrical theory, the ability to read schematics, and compliance with NASA background checks, drug testing, and licensing requirements. On-site work with safety compliance is expected.

Qualifications

Requires understanding of electrical theory and circuit diagnostics.
Must be able to read and interpret electronic schematics.
U.S. citizen; ability to pass NASA background investigation.
Able to pass an initial and random drug test; valid state driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with engineering and management to execute wiring, installation, maintenance, and repair of communication systems.
Lead daily workflow, assign tasks, and monitor progress for a team of technicians.
Troubleshoot at LRU or component level using test equipment and schematics.
Provide accurate documentation, reports, and logs of all activities.

Skills

Electrical theory

Read schematics

U.S. citizen

NASA background check

Drug test

Florida driver’s license

Education

Associate of Science

Technical trade school

Job description

Who We Are!

Aetos Systems, Inc. was founded in early 2007 to provide a unique work experience. Employees are the foundation of our business. Our leaders work hard every day to empower and support our employees in the development of their careers, giving back to their community, and providing their expertise and innovations to our customers - solving real-world business problems. Our culture focuses on our people -- our strongest asset -- ensuring they have an environment to provide best-in-class service and solutions to our customers. We always strive to do the right thing.

Who We Are!

Have you imagined working for a dynamic small business where you are heard, highly regarded, and able to do what you love all in one package? This is your opportunity!

Job Summary:

The Transmission Electronic Technician performs work and conveys work assignments, management or engineering directions, and work instructions to an assigned group of employees engaged in the fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, programming, routing, removal, controlling, and repairing communication systems.

The Transmission Electronic Technician performs technical work and conveys engineering and management directives to an assigned team. This group handles the fabrication, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, modification, programming, routing, removal, and repair of communication systems.

Alongside technical duties, the technician directs daily workflow, assigns tasks, and monitors team progress. The role coordinates technical staff with engineering and management, serves as a customer-contractor liaison, reports project status, and recommends solutions for operational issues. Consulting with engineers, managers, and work originators, the technician helps refine plans and verify task feasibility.

The position handles difficult or critical troubleshooting independently or under on-site engineering guidance. Additionally, the technician assists with creating and executing a structured On-the-Job Training (OJT) program, mentors junior staff through direct coaching, and tracks OJT assignment completions.

General Duties/Responsibilities:

Coordinate with other crafts to ensure job completeness and to assist with troubleshooting.
Assess and restock inventory, refurbish telephones and peripherals, excess damaged or unrepairable property, and perform inspections of equipment as necessary.
Read and interpret work orders, drawings, schematics, and notes.
Using test equipment, manufacturer manuals, internal documentation, reference and operating procedures, and schematics, troubleshoot and isolate problems at the Line Replacement Unit (LRU) or component level.
Fabrication, installation, problem diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of telecommunication systems and equipment.
Process support request requirements for Paging and Operational Intercommunication System (OIS), including cable and equipment fabrication. Including the installation and repair of headsets, cable fabrication, and connector potting.
Perform software upgrades on sustaining systems.
Install, maintain, test, and troubleshoot transmission systems used to transmit analog or digital data signals over copper wire, optical fiber, Ethernet, or other transmission medium.
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.

Requirements

Required Minimum Education and Years of Experience:

Associate of Science*or Technical Trade School* in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a 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

Required Skills, Qualifications, Technical Experience, Certifications, etc.:

Employees working at this level typically require an understanding of electrical theory, exercising independent judgment in performing circuit diagnostics and 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 test
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License

Physical Requirements

Requires working indoors and outdoors.
Outdoor conditions may include 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 from sources such 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 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.

Benefits

What we offer: