Laboratory Technician 2 - Woodland Hills CA

MSCCN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Woodland Hills, CA seeks a Laboratory Technician 2 to support test operations by managing inertial navigation labs, tracking equipment, calibrating tools, and assisting with test preparation for complex systems.

You will work closely with engineers to stage hardware, configure test setups, and provide hands-on support to ensure accurate data collection and efficient workflows. Requires US citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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

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, ensuring tools and equipment are stored, labeled, and handled per 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 align lab capabilities with upcoming needs.

Skills

Lab experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

MS Office

Hand tools

Team collaboration

Citizenship: US

Security clearance readiness

Education

High school diploma

Job description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

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