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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Test Lab Administrator / Principal Test Lab Administrator

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$83K/yr - $125K/yr

2+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Test Lab Administrator to support their Systems Engineering Integration & Test department. The role involves coordinating lab operations, maintaining test equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety processes while working in a dynamic multi-disciplinary environment.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for the lab coordinating all lab maintenance, upgrades, and the development of new test areas

Procure, qualify, and maintain test equipment to ensure accurate data collection and sufficient testing capacity

Coordinate equipment calibration activities with metrology to ensure documented traceability, compliance, and timely re-certification

Create and disseminate training materials, roll out standardized processes to lab users, and monitor adherence to lab rules and guidelines

Supervise daily lab operations, enforce critical housekeeping standards; maintain organized equipment, and ensure adherence to safety processes

Develop, document, and continuously improve standard operating procedures, work instructions, and checklists to optimize lab tasks efficiency and repeatability

Maintain comprehensive documentation, including process metrics, audit logs, and historical records, to support projects and compliance audits

Qualification

Test Lab experienceTestEvaluation processesStandard test equipmentOperational hazards managementEquipment calibration managementContinuous improvement mindsetInventory trackingCommunication skillsLeadership skillsOrganizational skills

Required

2 Years of relevant experience with Bachelor's degree; 0 Years with Master's degree

Active DoD Secret Level security clearance, US Citizenship Required

Experience in a Test Lab environment supporting hardware and/or software validation

Experience with Test and Evaluation or Maintenance processes/procedures to support both management and engineering tasks

Working knowledge of standard test equipment: network analyzers, oscilloscopes, waveform generators, synthesizers, digitizers, and/or signal analyzers

Experience working with operational hazards such as overhead lifting, Thermal Chambers, and/or Vibration Test systems

Ability to lead initiatives that enforce critical housekeeping, safety, and equipment organization standards and ensure consistent process adherence across the lab

Consistent ability to work at a fast pace while multi-tasking and communicating effectively

Ability to work on site in Woodland Hills, Ca as required by this position

5 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 Years with Master's degree