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Staff Test Engineer Lab Administrator (AHT)

Yesterday Los Angeles, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Test Engineer to act as a Lab Administrator and to join the Advanced Weapons group in Northridge, CA. This role will be 100% on site without any hybrid opportunities.

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The successful candidate will help manage the operations of multiple integration laboratories. The role requires the candidate to track inventory and create processes for lab operations that can fit for different programs and activities. The lab environments will cover a broad spectrum of electronic devices from the component level to the fully integrated system. The selected candidate will be involved in lab operations including, but not limited to laboratory design, test planning, scheduling, execution and reporting, process creation, coordination with operations, standard operation rollouts, and reporting to leadership on lab deficiencies and successes. As a member of the Test and Evaluation Engineering department, the successful candidate will support the stakeholder programs in the integration and testing of various systems supporting in collaboration with multiple engineering teams.
Job Responsibilities:

Manage and support the development of lab spaces in collaboration with engineers and security to develop and test missile components and subsystems
Responsible for looking across the organization for efficiencies including reduction of current plans while still meeting program needs
Provide inputs into the architecting of integration facilities that involves identifying and specifying state of the art lab equipment, identifying infrastructure requirements and managing the procurement of hardware
Integration and test of hardware and software on a wide range of systems in collaboration with a diverse group of engineers
Brief management of lab status and progress
Manage daily lab operations and activities in compliance with policies and procedures
Work with internal and external customers to define and document instrumentation, data requirements, and test planning including data acquisition, processing, and analysis to satisfy test objectives
Maintain the lab spaces to ensure an organized, clean, and safe work area
Organize data pertaining to lab equipment and hardware in detail for tracking purposes
Create lab processes to ensure lab users have documentation on how the lab operates
Roll out said processes to lab users and ensure adherence to rules and guidelines
Basic Qualifications for a Staff Test Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) with 12+ years of experience OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10+ years of experience.
Test Lab Environment Experience
Experience with Test and Evaluation processes and procedures to support both management and engineering tasks
Experience with test procedures, development, and execution
Understanding of test equipment, such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc
Capable of reading and comprehending mechanical and electrical schematics
Current US Government DoD Interim Secret security clearance or higher.
Preferred Qualifications:

Top Secret Clearance
Knowledge of SW integration
Troubleshooting systems and hardware set up
Effective communication and detailed organization skills
* Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Los Angeles, CA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10221261
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-31T19:48:47

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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