Laboratory Technician 2

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Laboratory Technician 2 to support test operations in Woodland Hills, CA. The role involves managing inertial navigation lab equipment, coordinating calibration, and assisting with test preparations for complex systems.

You will work closely with engineers, stage hardware, and configure fixtures to ensure accurate data collection and efficient test workflows while maintaining safety and procedure adherence.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant engineering lab/test environment experience.
• Ability to follow written procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic understanding of hand tools and test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• US Citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain Secret clearance.
• Ability to work onsite in Woodland Hills, CA.
• Proficiency with 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 preparing documentation and tracking status to closure.
• 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 and ensure tools are stored, labeled, and handled per procedures.
• Communicate equipment status, calibration schedules, and issues to engineers and test leads promptly.
• Collaborate with engineering, test, and program management to align lab capabilities with upcoming test needs.

Skills

Engineering lab experience

Attention to detail

Equipment handling

Outlook/Excel/SharePoint

Communication

US Citizenship

Education

High school diploma with 2 years of relevant experience

Tools

Hand tools

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.

The Laboratory Technician 2 will support test operations by managing inertial navigation laboratories, tracking test equipment assets, coordinating calibration and maintenance of tools, and assisting with test preparation for complex systems. This role works closely with engineers to stage hardware, configure test setups, and provide hands‑on support during test execution to ensure accurate data collection and efficient test workflows.

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.

Salary Range:

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.

EEO Statement:

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.

Company Culture:

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.