Lab/ Test Technician -Tier 1

Apogee Engineering•Scott AFB, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Apogee is hiring a Tier 1 Lab/Test Technician to support the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) task order. The work provides Command, Control, and Communications (C3) services for U.S. Government missions through Air-to-Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways (A2G2), supported by a Systems Integration Lab (SIL). This is a full-time, on-site position at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois, contingent upon contract award. Travel of up to 10% may be required. The technician provides first-level support for lab operations, system testing, and troubleshooting involving A2G2 and C3 systems. The role assists with lab equipment and network hardware setup and maintenance, executes test procedures with guidance from senior staff, documents results and discrepancies, monitors system status, and escalates issues. The technician also supports configuration management, cybersecurity compliance, equipment logistics, shift turnover, and adherence to safety, security, and government customer procedures. On-call or rotating-shift support may be required if task order requirements call for it.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI-level clearance.
Bachelor’s degree.
1–2 years of experience in a lab, test, electronics, IT, or telecommunications support role; DoD, government, or aviation communications experience is preferred.
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

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 Tier 1 technical support for lab operations, system testing, and troubleshooting in the Systems Integration Lab supporting A2G2 and C3 systems.
Assist with setup, configuration, operation, and maintenance of lab test equipment, communication 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 in the lab environment.
Assist with receiving, staging, and shipping equipment supporting A2G2 sites and the lab environment.
Participate in shift turnover briefs, status meetings, and after-action reviews.
Follow safety, security, and government customer operational procedures, including procedures 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.