Cable and Wire Technician

About the role

Aetos Systems, Inc. is hiring a full-time Cable and Wire Technician in Merritt Island. The technician installs, terminates, tests, troubleshoots and maintains copper and fiber optic cables for communications systems, including pathway installation, cable tray fabrication and running cable through racks, manholes, trenches and underground routes. The position is journey-level, so workers can carry out a wide range of tasks independently.

Key responsibilities

• Install, splice, terminate and test vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic and copper cable systems, including fusion splicing, pigtail splicing and fiber connectors
• Perform underground construction for cable paths and modify innerduct and multicell innerduct
• Fabricate and install cable pathways, cable trays, racks, core bores, bonding/grounding and fire stop devices
• Set up and operate directional boring, trenchers/backhoes, line truck skid steers, water pumps, confined space ventilation and gas detectors
• Route cable while respecting bend radius and tensile strength, and use test equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems
• Maintain documentation, reports and logs, make efficiency recommendations and adhere to OSHA, NASA and customer safety requirements

Required profile

• Associate of Science or technical trade school degree in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science or a related field, or 1.5 years of related experience
• Four years of related experience or a state/military-approved apprenticeship recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a NASA background investigation
• Ability to pass initial and random drug testing
• Valid Florida driver's license
• Ability to lift 35-50 pounds, work on uneven surfaces and stand for long periods, with indoor and outdoor work in varying weather

Required skills

• Knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms, installation codes and procedures
• Understanding of electrical theory and circuit diagnostics
• Reading and interpreting electronic schematics
• Use of OTDR, fault locators, splicing tools, cable analyzers and Microsoft Office

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Educational and professional development assistance
• Healthcare benefits and 24/7 virtual on-demand doctor visits
• 401(k)
• Civic leave and paid time off for personal leave and holidays