Lab/ Test Technician -Tier 1

Apogee Engineering, LLC•Scott AFB, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is hiring a Tier 1 Lab/Test Technician to support the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) task order. EACN provides Command, Control, and Communications (C3) services for critical U.S. Government missions through multiple Air-to-Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways (A2G2), supported by a Systems Integration Lab (SIL). This full-time, on-site role is located at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and is contingent upon contract award. Travel of 10% may be required.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI-level clearance.
Bachelor's degree.
One to two years of experience in a lab, test, electronics, IT, or telecommunications support role.
Basic understanding of networking concepts, including TCP/IP and LAN/WAN, and communications systems fundamentals.
Familiarity with lab/test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters, network analyzers, or similar diagnostic tools.
Ability to read and follow technical manuals, test procedures, schematics, and wiring diagrams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a DoD, government, or aviation communications environment.
Prior experience supporting DoD satellite communications (SATCOM), airborne communications, or Command, Control, and Communications (C3) systems.
Familiarity with Global Information Grid (GIG) architecture, Air-to-Ground/Air-to-GIG Gateway (A2G2) systems, or similar DoD network gateway environments.
Experience in a Systems Integration Lab (SIL) or systems test/evaluation environment.

Responsibilities

Provide first-level technical support for lab operations, system testing, and troubleshooting within the SIL supporting A2G2 and C3 systems.
Assist with setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of lab test equipment, communications systems, and network hardware used to replicate and validate A2G2/GIG connectivity.
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, calibration checks, and basic repairs on lab and test equipment.
Execute test procedures, scripts, and checklists under the guidance of senior engineers or technicians to validate system performance, interoperability, and configuration changes.
Support installation, integration, and regression testing of hardware and software upgrades before fielding to operational A2G2 gateway sites.
Document test results, discrepancies, and lab activities in logs, trouble tickets, and configuration management systems.
Monitor system and network status indicators and escalate anomalies or outages to Tier 2/Tier 3 engineering support as needed.
Maintain lab inventory, cabling, racks, and equipment labeling in accordance with configuration management standards.
Support cybersecurity compliance activities, including patching, scanning, and documentation within the lab environment.
Assist with receiving, staging, and shipping equipment supporting A2G2 sites and the lab.
Participate in shift turnover briefs, status meetings, and after-action reviews.
Follow safety, security, and government customer operational procedures, including requirements for handling classified material and systems.
Provide on-call or rotating shift support as required to maintain 24/7 mission readiness, if applicable to task order requirements.