Laboratory Technician 2

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 to assist in managing test equipment assets and support routine engineering lab operations onsite.

You will coordinate repairs, calibrations, and test setups, ensuring documentation and proper facility readiness. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience, strong attention to detail, and good communication skills to work with engineers and technicians in a fast-paced lab

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety guidelines accurately.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications such as Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and tracking test equipment assets, including inventory updates and documentation.
• Serve as a regular point of contact for routine engineering lab operations and readiness needs.
• Coordinate repair activities for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment, including documentation and service requests.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment with internal and external resources.
• Prepare test setups and program testing, including staging hardware and configuring fixtures, cables, and instrumentation.
• Maintain organized test areas with proper labeling and handling per procedures.
• Communicate equipment status and calibration schedules to engineers and test leads promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and program management to align lab capabilities with upcoming test needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Follow procedures

Education

High school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Outlook

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Assisting in managing and tracking test equipment assets, including inventory updates and documentation.
• Assist as a regular point of contact for routine engineering lab operations and readiness needs.
• Coordinate repair activities for malfunctioning or damaged test equipment, including preparing documentation, submitting service requests, and tracking status to closure.
• Coordinate calibration, maintenance, and repair of tools and test equipment with internal and external resources.
• Prepare test setups program testing, including staging hardware and configuring fixtures, cables, and instrumentation.
• Maintain organized test areas, ensuring tools and equipment are stored, labeled, and handled in accordance with procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, calibration schedules, and issues to engineers and test leads in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and program management to understand upcoming test needs and ensure lab capabilities and configurations are aligned.

Basic Qualifications Laboratory Technician 2:

• High school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an engineering lab, test environment, or manufacturing setting.
• Ability to follow written procedures, engineering instructions, and safety guidelines accurately.
• Basic understanding of hand tools, test equipment, and mechanical/electrical hardware.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills for managing equipment, documentation, and test setups.
• Ability to work in a lab or shop environment, including lifting and moving equipment as required.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with engineers and technicians.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, and SharePoint).
• US Citizenship is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some technical coursework or vocational training in electronics, mechanics, or engineering technology.
• Understanding of electrical and/or mechanical drawings, schematics, and test procedures.
• Experience supporting setup and execution of tests on complex systems.
• Experience working with and troubleshooting legacy Windows operating systems and Linux.
• Working knowledge of ESD handling, safety practices, and test lab best practices.

Primary Level Salary Range: $47,200.00 - $78,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.