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# Communication Systems Design Engineer III

- **Company:** Aetos Systems
- **Location:** Merritt Island, FL, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Planning and Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** July 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d4455f500a97e3cd

## About the Role

Required Minimum Education and Years of Experience:

 * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science is required, plus 5 years' experience, or
 * Master's Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology from an engineering program accredited by ABET and three (3) years of Engineering Experience.

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

 * Strong understanding of Engineering principles and technologies.
 * Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
 * Working knowledge of computer systems and computer administration.
 * 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 testing.
 * Must have and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.

Physical Requirements:

 * Normally works in an environmentally controlled setting.
 * Occasionally works at customer sites to include outdoors.
 * Outdoor conditions may be in cold and hot temperatures, high humidity, and windy conditions.
 * Sometimes requires lifting up to 35 - 50 pounds and working on uneven surfaces, and standing for long periods.

## Description

The Transmissions Communication Systems Engineer III researches, designs, develops, tests, and oversees the installation of electrical communication systems at Kennedy Space Center, including network system architecture, cabling, and mission imagery systems (photo and video)., * Design network communication systems to support network transport, imagery systems, and voice communications systems as required under contract guidelines.

 * Apply principles of transmissions, structured cabling systems, codes, standards and regulations, electrical protection, fire stopping and cable system development
 * Collaborate directly with team members as required to provide comprehensive solutions and implementation of customer requests, including (but not limited to) standard work orders, real-time design and repair requests, and operational requests.
 * Define cabling types, distances, connectors, cable system architectures, cable termination standards, cable installation requirements, and methods of testing installed cable.
 * Design and install cabling systems that support a wide variety of existing and future services.
 * Define pathways and spaces, administration standards, grounding and bonding, and outside plant cabling.
 * Develop solutions to routine problems of moderate scope and complexity.
 * Process work documentation through prescribed processing software to provide work continuity, visibility, and tracking to customer and AEGIS team.
 * May serve as engineering point of contact for providing solutions to customers.Work under general supervision.


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