Materials Engineering & Processes Technical Administrator

Northrop Grumman • Sunnyvale, CA

1d • $83,400 - $125,200

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems’ Sunnyvale Marine Systems is seeking a Materials Engineering & Processes Technical Administrator. The role manages the project lifecycle database, supplier quality procedure activities, material shelf-life processes, laboratory instrumentation calibration coordination, non-contractual technical activities, internal technical documentation, and departmental procurement activities.

This is a growth role for someone with a strong understanding of materials science or engineering fundamentals who is interested in technical-adjacent project leadership. The role offers opportunities to propose and lead initiatives, manage labor and budgets, and drive activities to completion. The administrator works closely with department leadership, program materials engineers, materials test engineers, and Environmental Health and Services staff to keep the department’s foundational systems on track. Strong organizational skills and command of spoken and written English are required.

The position follows a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off. The role requires travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. The successful candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Department of War secret-level security clearance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Department of War secret-level security clearance.
• Experience supporting engineering, technical, program, manufacturing, or materials-related organizations.
• Experience coordinating documentation, workflows, schedules, and cross-functional actions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard business and collaboration tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with materials engineering, materials science, or a related technical environment.
• Experience supporting technical teams in a regulated, quality-driven, or defense/aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with document control, technical records management, or engineering collaboration tools.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, quality, operations, and program teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, organization, and maintenance of technical requirements, specifications, and related engineering documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, program office, quality, supply chain, and other stakeholders to track actions, status, and deliverables.
• Manage administrative aspects of technical activities, including records, documentation flow, and process adherence.
• Maintain team tools, workspaces, and shared repositories, including structure, permissions, templates, and records-retention practices.
• Assist with technical analysis, fact-finding, and preparation of information for reviews, assessments, supplier support, and program support activities.
• Monitor action items, schedules, risks, and process milestones, and communicate status to team leadership.
• Organize technical data, reports, and supporting materials to support readiness for internal and external reviews.
• Ensure forms, records, and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with company policy and applicable process requirements.
• Serve as a day-to-day coordination point for administrative and technical issues within the function, escalating issues when needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of team processes, data organization, and administrative efficiency.
• Manage the project lifecycle database, supplier quality procedure activities, and material shelf-life processes.
• Facilitate calibration of laboratory instrumentation.
• Lead non-contractual technical activities, maintain and improve departmental technical documentation, and address departmental procurement activities.
• Propose and lead initiatives, manage labor and budgets, and drive activities to completion.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level