Test Lab Administrator / Principal Test Lab Administrator

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.
This position can be filled as a Test Lab Administrator or as a Principal Test Lab Administrator
Basic Qualifications for Test Lab Administrator:

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
*Basic Qualifications for Principal Test Lab Administrator:

5 Years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 3 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
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing equipment calibration efforts, coordinating equipment swaps to minimize test downtime, and monitoring re-certification schedules.
A continuous improvement mindset with proven ability to identify workflow inefficiencies, propose process enhancements, and adopt emerging technologies that boost testing capabilities and data quality.
Experience proactively administering spare parts planning: analyzing equipment usage and failure trends, identifying critical components, and maintaining an inventory to minimize downtime.
Previous experience with inventory tracking and/or lab management systems.
Demonstrated effective lab management skills, ensuring that workspaces are organized and maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Skilled at implementing and enforcing lab processes, ensuring that all personnel consistently follow established protocols.
Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00The 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-R10218685

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-01-09T19:49:14