Associate Lab Operator

About the Role

ASRC Federal Mission Solutions is seeking a Lab Operator to support the development and sustainment of the U.S. Navy Aegis Weapon System in Moorestown, NJ. This position supports second or third shift operations within a system integration laboratory. This is a hands-on, on-site laboratory operations role.

Key Responsibilities

• Link, configure and load software builds on laboratory equipment suites.
• Perform laboratory startup, checkout, shutdown, and shift-turnover activities.
• Operate system consoles, simulators, and supporting laboratory equipment.
• Monitor system status and respond to startup, configuration, and operational issues.
• Perform initial troubleshooting using established procedures, system logs, diagnostic information, and prior issue history.
• Document system issues, actions taken, relevant observations, and supporting diagnostic data.
• Escalate unresolved or complex issues to the appropriate technical personnel.
• Assist laboratory users with system operation and execution of test activities.
• Maintain laboratory operability, configuration control, and readiness throughout the assigned shift.
• Coordinate with other laboratory operators, integration personnel, software teams, and test personnel to support uninterrupted laboratory use.
• Provide clear and complete turnover information to the incoming shift.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance or other required authorization.
• Ability to work on-site in laboratory environments during either:
• Second Shift: 4:00 p.m. to midnight
• Third Shift: Midnight to 8:00 a.m.
• Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
• Foundational knowledge of computer systems, software installation, operating systems, and basic networking concepts.
• Ability to follow documented technical procedures and accurately record completed actions and observed system behavior.
• Basic proficiency in Python or similar scripting language.
• Basic troubleshooting and problem-isolation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently during assigned shifts while appropriately escalating issues when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in lab operations, software integration, system test, or software engineering.