Metrologist

Position Overview

McCallie Associates Inc, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, is excited to offer an incredible opportunity for a dynamic Laboratory Metrologist to join our team and support the NASA Laboratory Services Contract at John C. Stennis Space Center.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigns work priorities, approves PTO requests, approves time sheets, recommends awards and/or disciplinary action, and fosters technician growth by coaching/mentoring/training direct reports.
• Serves as the first line supervisor for Metrology Technicians in their respective laboratory and provides guidance and leadership to subordinates based on organizational goals and company policy.
• Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to organizational policies and operates with a moderate degree of independence under established policies and procedures with supervision from the Measurement Standards and Calibration Laboratory (MS&CL) Manager.
• Solves practical problems encountered in fields of specialization.
• Develops and validates technical procedures and related activities including prioritizing and assigning work tasks to support established goals.
• Maintains contact with MS&CL Manager routinely and has routine interface with Sr. Metrologist and customers or their representatives.
• Performs duties of Metrology Technician on an as needed basis to achieve established metrics.
• Conducts technical procedure validation and review; approves technical procedures.
• Conducts measurement uncertainty analysis and uncertainty budgets under the supervision of the Sr. Metrologist and/or MS&CL Manager.
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintains current knowledge on metrology industry best practices and continuously expands metrology knowledge development in all measurement disciplines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrated expertise / proficient knowledge in at least 2 of the following measurements areas: Dimensional, Flow, Pressure, Electrical, Force/Torque, Mass.
• Professional experience in metrology and business along with specialized training commensurate with assignment should be considered.
• Demonstrated leadership ability or potential and professional communication skills are required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Five (5) years minimum experience in metrology or related field.
• Working knowledge of measurement uncertainty principles and measurement traceability.
• Able to obtain and maintain a NASA PIV badge.
• A U.S. citizen.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• Associate degree in Metrology or Electronics.
• Familiarity with computer programming.
• Proficiency in developing, modifying, and evaluating MetCal automated calibration routines.