Lab/ Test Technician -Tier 1

Overview 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 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. 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. 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. Provide on-call or rotating shift support as required to maintain 24/7 mission readiness, if applicable to task order requirements. Qualifications Minimum Experience: Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a TS/SCI level clearance Education : 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. Technical Skills B asic 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 Qualifications 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.***