Electronic Technician, Lead (Transmissions)

Job Description

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.

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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:

• Competitive salaries
• Education and professional development assistance
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages & 24/7 virtual on-demand doctors’ visits
• 401K
• Civic Leave – time off to support your favorite charity or community
• Paid time off for personal leave and holidays