Aetos Systems

Government IT, building automation, engineering services

Cable and Wire Technician

ElectricalConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeMerritt Island, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

An Associate of Science or Technical Trade School education in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related field is required; 1.5 years of related experience may substitute for one year of formal education.
Four years of related experience or successful completion of a State- or Military-approved bona fide work-related apprenticeship program recognized by the U.S. Department of Labor is required.
The position is journey-level, requiring the ability to independently start and finish a wide range of cable and wire activities.
A working understanding of electrical theory and the ability to exercise independent judgment in circuit diagnostics analysis are required.
The worker must be able to read and comprehensively understand electronic schematics.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a NASA background investigation are required.
The worker must pass initial and random drug testing.
The worker must have and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
The worker must be able to recognize or interpret differences in wire and cable colors and receive and transmit auditory information using telecommunication or electronic devices.
The worker must be able to work indoors and outdoors in cold and hot temperatures, high humidity, and windy conditions; use protective gear when needed around moving machinery, chemicals, electrical hazards, rigging, heights, ladders, work platforms, and confined spaces; frequently lift up to 35–50 pounds, stand for long periods, work on uneven surfaces and in awkward positions, and tolerate distracting noise and sometimes inadequate lighting.
Computer applications such as Microsoft Office, work order or management systems, and scheduling software are used in the role.

Responsibilities

Install, splice, terminate, and test vertical backbone and horizontal fiber-optic and copper cable systems, including fusion and pigtail splicing and installation of fiber connectors.
Perform underground construction to create and modify cable paths.
Install, splice, and terminate innerduct and multicell innerduct.
Fabricate, assemble, and install cable pathways, including cable trays through facilities, trenches, and manholes.
Set up and operate directional boring and hard-surface excavation equipment, trenchers and backhoes, line trucks, skid steers, and other listed equipment.
Operate and monitor gas detectors when working in manholes, trenches, or other confined spaces.
Set up and operate water pumps to remove water in manholes, trenches, and confined spaces.
Route copper and fiber-optic cable through pathways while observing cable bend-radius and tensile-strength requirements.
Fabricate and install equipment racks, perform core bores, and install bonding and grounding.
Install cable fire-stop devices, including plugs, grommets, collars, pathways, cable transit sleeves, and wraps.
Set up, move, store, and operate confined-space ventilation equipment, including air bottles and gas or air monitors.
Use test equipment, manufacturer manuals, internal documentation, reference and operating procedures, and schematics to troubleshoot and isolate problems.
Prepare, update, and maintain required documentation, reports, and logs manually or in electronic databases.
Recommend improvements to work quality, efficiency, and productivity.
Follow OSHA, NASA, company, and customer safety requirements.
Assist in training others as needed.

Cable and Wire Technician

Aetos Systems · Merritt Island, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-08-17

Workplace: on_site

Department: AEGIS UNION KSC COM IBEW

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.

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! Join now!

Job Summary

Cable & Wire Technicians install, terminate, test, troubleshoot and maintain copper and fiber optic cables for communications systems. Including the installation of pathways, and fabrication of cable trays and the running of cable through cable trays, racks, manholes, small restricted spaces and underground or through facilities.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Install, splice, terminate and test vertical backbone and horizontal fiber optic and copper cable systems. Including fusion splicing and pigtail splicing, and installing fiber connectors.
Perform underground construction for cable path creation and modification.
Install, splice, and terminate innerduct and multicell innerduct
Comprehensive knowledge of fiber optic and copper cable terms and concepts, installation codes, practices, and procedures.
Fabricate, assemble and install cable pathways including cable trays through facilities, trenches and manholes.
Setup and operate directional boring and hard surface excavation equipment, trencher/backhoes, line truck skid steer and other equipment listed below.
Operate and monitor gas detector when working in manholes, trenches or other confined spaces.
Setup and operate water pumps for removing water in manholes, trenches and confined spaces.
Route copper and fiber optic cable through pathways while being cognizant of engineering and manufactures’ bend radius and tensile strength of cable.
Fabricate and install equipment racks, do core bores, bonding/grounding.
Install fire stop devices for cable such as but not limited to; plugs, grommets, collars, pathways, cable transit sleeves and wraps.
Setup, move, store and operate confined space ventilation equipment, including air bottles and gas/air monitors.
Using test equipment, manufacturer manuals, internal documentation, reference and operating procedures and schematics, troubleshoot and isolate problems.
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:

Associate of Science or Technical Trade School* in Electronics, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or related field
Experience may be substituted for Education: 1.5 years of related experience is equivalent to 1 year of formal education.

Required Years of Experience:

Four (4) years related experience or successful completion of a State or Military approved bona fide work related apprenticeship program recognized by the US Department of of Labor.

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

This position is "journey-level," meaning workers can start and finish a wide range of cable and wire activities independently.
Employees working at this level typically require an understanding of electrical theory, exercising independent judgment in performing circuit diagnostics analysis.
Workers must be able to read and have a comprehensive understanding of electronic schematics.
Must be a U.S. citizen with ability to pass a NASA background investigation.
Must be able to pass an initial and random drug testing.
Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License

Equipment Used:

Computer applications such as Microsoft Office®, work order/management systems, and scheduling software.
Optical time-domain reflectometer (OTDR), cable/fault locator, line truck, rodder truck, trenchers/backhoes, directional borers, copper and fiber optic splicing and termination tool kits, fiber optic blowers and pullers, fork lifts and skid steers, cable analyzers, bull wheels, duct rodders, projectiles, concrete cutters and saws, aerial personnel lifts, cable dolly, label maker and plugs, pulling eyes, cutters and splitters, pull tape, couplers, end caps and pulling swivels, generators and confined space ventilation devices such as fans and blowers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Requires working indoors and outdoors. Outdoor conditions may be in 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 for such sources 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 up 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.

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

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About the Company

Aetos Systems

Government IT, building automation, engineering services

Aetos Systems provides IT, building automation, and engineering services to U.S. government clients as a prime and subcontractor, focusing on DoD, NASA, and other federal agencies. Its four service lines include IT & Information Management (enterprise solutions, IT security, operations, database development, and help desk), Building Automation & Energy Management (facility performance and efficiency via Utility Control Systems IT services), Engineering Services (systems engineering, CAD modeling, configuration management, and R&D support), and Professional Services (human capital, training, strategic communication, and logistics). The company differentiates itself as a Woman-Owned Small Business with a long track record in defense and NASA work, a broad government-focused portfolio, and industry recognition. Its goal is to deliver reliable, mission-focused services to federal clients while expanding its government footprint across more states.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Huntsville, AL
Founded: 2007

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