Lab/ Test Technician -Tier 1

Apogee has an exciting new opportunity for a Lab/Test Technician Tier 1 Support to provide support for the Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) support task order, which provides Command, Control, Communications (C3) services for multiple critical U.S. Government missions via multiple

IL * This position is contingent upon contract award.* Responsibilities Provide Tier 1 (first-level) technical support for lab operations, system testing, and troubleshooting within the Systems Integration Lab supporting A2G2 and C3 systems.

Responsibilities

• Air to Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways (A2G2’s) supported by a Systems Integration Lab (SIL).
• This is a full-time position located on-site at Scott Airforce Base.
• Assist in the 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/technicians to validate system performance, interoperability, and configuration changes.
• Support installation, integration, and regression testing of hardware/software upgrades prior to fielding to operational A2G2 gateway sites.
• Document test results, discrepancies, and lab activities accurately in logs, trouble tickets, and configuration management systems.
• Monitor system/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 established configuration management (CM) standards.
• Support cybersecurity compliance activities including patching, scanning, and documentation within the lab environment.
• Assist with receiving, staging, and shipping of equipment supporting A2G2 sites and the lab environment.
• Participate in shift turnover briefs, status meetings, and after-action reviews.
• Adhere to all safety, security, and government customer operational procedures, including handling of classified material and systems.

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

• Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance
• Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 1-2 years of experience in a lab, test, electronics, IT, or telecommunications support role, preferably within a DoD, government, or aviation communications environment.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, 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.

Preferred

• 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 sysems test/evaluation environment Additional Information: Location: Scott AFB, IL On-site: Full-time on-site position Travel: 10% travel may be required * This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Provide on-call or rotating shift support as required to maintain 24/7 mission readiness, if applicable to task order requirements.