Equipment Specialist /Calibration Metrology

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an opening for an Equipment Specialist / Calibration & Metrology Electrical Technician to join our team of technical professionals supporting Government customers and national security mission requirements. In this role, you will support the acquisition, evaluation, and lifecycle management of calibration standards, electronic test equipment, and precision measurement systems used in military and defense operations.

About the role

This position involves working within Government and laboratory environments while assisting with acquisition planning, market research, technical evaluations, and procurement documentation activities. As a member of the Specialty Systems team, you will directly contribute to mission readiness by supporting acquisition strategies and technical requirements for critical NAVAIR calibration and test equipment programs. This position is located at our customer site location.

Schedule

This position follows our customer’s Compressed Work Schedule: four 9-hour days (Monday–Thursday) and an 8-hour day (Friday) for the first week of a cycle, followed by four 9-hour days (Monday–Thursday) and off on the second Friday. This results in a 3-day weekend every other week.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior engineers in evaluating electronic systems, calibration standards, and precision test equipment to support Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition decisions.
• Conduct market research to identify commercially available products and technologies that satisfy technical and mission requirements.
• Plan Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items needed for procurement, select Data Item Descriptions, and complete necessary forms describing a CDRL.
• Create Independent Government Cost Analysis (IGCE) supporting market research.
• Create documents for a Simplified Acquisition Procedure (SAP) procurement.
• Review engineering drawings, technical specifications, datasheets, and vendor documentation.
• Develop procurement packages, technical reports, and acquisition documentation.
• Assist with technical trade studies, product comparisons, and cost estimates.
• Participate in engineering reviews, meetings, and acquisition planning activities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to collect and analyze technical information.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and technical briefings.
• Maintain engineering documentation supporting procurement, configuration management, and lifecycle management activities.
• Support equipment demonstrations and evaluations.
• Apply DoD acquisition processes, engineering standards, and business practices under the guidance of experienced mentors.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in a technical field.
• 2+ years of relevant professional experience (internships, co-ops, and relevant academic projects are applicable).
• Strong understanding of electrical and electronic engineering fundamentals and the scientific principles that support modern electronic systems.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies, DoD acquisition processes, and engineering business practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with NAVAIR METCAL.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience involving electronic systems, instrumentation, test equipment, or manufacturing.
• Familiarity with market research, product sourcing, evaluations, or cost estimating.
• Exposure to engineering project management, procurement, supply chain, or Government contracting environments.
• Experience presenting technical information through classroom projects, internships, or engineering organizations.
• Demonstrated leadership through senior design projects, engineering clubs, internships, or extracurricular activities.
• Familiarity with engineering software such as MATLAB, LTspice, Multisim, AutoCAD Electrical, or similar engineering tools.
• Experience reviewing contractor technical deliverables and compliance documentation.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and walk.
• The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Pay

$70,000–$85,000 yearly salary.