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Aetos Systems

Government IT, building automation, engineering services

Metrologist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Associate's
Merritt Island, FL, USA
In PersonOccasional work at customer sites, including outdoors.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or a science field is required; this may be substituted with 10 years of experience and a related associate's degree or Department of Defense metrology training.
  • Five years of experience operating, maintaining, and providing engineering support for complex measuring systems in a metrology laboratory is required, including inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, aligning, calibrating, and certifying Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment and laboratory working standards using safe working practices and required documents and procedures.
  • Experience developing detailed calibration procedures and complex uncertainty analyses is required.
  • Must be a United States citizen and able to meet position-relevant background investigation requirements.
  • Must comply with pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with company policy.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
  • Must thoroughly understand the care and use of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment.
  • Must have working knowledge of calibrating and maintaining electronic, electromechanical, physical, dimensional, mechanical, and optical Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment and calibration laboratory measurement standards.
  • Must have working knowledge of electrical, electronics, electromechanical, mechanical, physics, optics, and thermal principles, as well as mathematics and number systems.
  • Must understand the operating principles of Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment and electrical theory, electronics, and/or physics.
  • Must be able to read, interpret, and analyze block, schematic, and wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical publications.
  • Must be proficient in troubleshooting techniques, calibration traceability, metrology techniques, and safe laboratory practices.
  • Must be able to prioritize multiple tasks.
  • Must be competent with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Responsibilities
  • Calibrate, repair, and maintain precision measuring equipment, including electronic, electromechanical, physical, dimensional, mechanical, and optical Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment.
  • Provide engineering support to Calibration Specialists within the calibration laboratory.
  • Interpret complex equipment specifications to develop reliable calibration methods, procedures, data sheets, and test reports.
  • Maintain and update the inventory of calibration procedures and forms.
  • Analyze measurement process capabilities and measurement uncertainties.
  • Identify, recommend, and evaluate test and measuring equipment to maintain and improve laboratory capabilities.
  • Assist technicians with technical issues and problems, including troubleshooting broken equipment and resolving measurement issues through in-place and in-laboratory calibrations.
  • Perform other related duties as required.
  • Work occasionally at customer sites, including outdoors.

About the company

Aetos Systems provides IT services, building automation, engineering, and professional services to U.S. government clients, especially DoD and NASA, serving as both a prime and subcontractor. Its offerings cover IT and information management, building automation and energy management for facility optimization, systems engineering and CAD modeling, and human capital, training, and logistics support. The company differentiates itself through its status as a Woman-Owned Small Business, its broad government focus, a long track record with defense and NASA programs, and recognized performance. Its goal is to deliver reliable, mission-focused services to federal clients while expanding its capabilities and footprint across the government sector.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Huntsville, Alabama

Founded

2007

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What believers are saying

  • SEWP VI offers a 10-year ordering period starting November 1, 2026.
  • HigherGov listed Aetos's most recent federal award on May 18, 2026.
  • Aetos's 2025-2026 NLRB filings show active crews at Edwards AFB and Kennedy Space Center.

What critics are saying

  • The May 29, 2026 Edwards AFB union petition withdrawal shows labor friction.
  • A 2025 Kennedy Space Center organizing case targeted Aetos metrologists on LASSO II.
  • NASA LASSO II ends July 16, 2026, exposing Aetos to recompete loss.

What makes Aetos Systems unique

  • Donna Coleman built Aetos Systems into a 280-person WOSB across 16 states.
  • NASA SEWP VI named Aetos a prime awardee on August 10, 2026.
  • Its federal niche spans IT, building automation, and engineering for DoD and NASA.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Professional Development Budget

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays