Outpost Space

Junior Electrical Technician

Huntsville, Alabama · Junior · Contract

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About the role

This role is responsible for the hands-on integration of networking, compute, communications, and supporting infrastructure in both laboratory and deployed environments.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with hardware, solving technical problems, and supporting multidisciplinary engineering projects.
Assemble, install, and integrate networking, compute, communications, video, and supporting hardware.

Perform system imaging, hardware deployment, and equipment configuration.
Build and maintain a laboratory environment that replicates the Mobile C2 platform.
Perform functional, integration, and operational testing of hardware and software systems.
Document test results, corrective actions, and configuration changes.
Support Windows and Linux systems through routine administration, software installation, patching, backups, and user account management.
Support trailer integration, final system checkout, and field deployment activities.
O utpost Technologies is seeking a Junior Electrical Technician to support the assembly, integration, installation, and testing of a Mobile Command and Control (C2) platform supporting Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) testing across CONUS.
The Junior Electrical Technician will help build, configure, troubleshoot, and validate complex mission systems while supporting laboratory integration, trailer installation, system verification, and customer field events.

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Electronics, or a related technical field (equivalent experience may be substituted).
2+ years of experience supporting systems integration, networking, IT infrastructure, electronics, or technical field support.
Experience installing and configuring Windows and/or Linux systems.
Working knowledge of TCP/IP networking, structured cabling, hardware installation, and enterprise IT systems.
Experience working with rack-mounted equipment, cable management, and hardware integration.
Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.

Experience supporting DoD, government, or mission-critical operational environments.
Experience supporting Mobile Command and Control (C2), tactical, or expeditionary systems.
Experience with VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or other virtualization technologies.
Experience supporting NAS/SAN storage, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), or enterprise computing environments.
Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
Experience working with REST APIs, JSON, or system integration tools.
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, cybersecurity best practices, or RMF requirements.
Experience supporting audiovisual, communications, or command-and-control systems.

The posted compensation range represents the expected pay range for this position at the time of posting.
Actual compensation may be higher or lower than the stated range based on factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized expertise, geographic considerations, market conditions, and alignment with internal compensation structures and government contracting requirements.

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