Senior Metrologist

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Minimum 5 years experience calibrating / adjusting electronic or physical / dimensional test and measurement equipment within an ISO/IEC 17025 compliant QMS
• Ability to calculate overall measurement uncertainties and test uncertainty ratio (TUR)
• Ability to perform statistical analysis of data to determine associated risk and reliability
• Valid driver's license
• U.S. Citizen, able to obtain & maintain DOD Secret Clearance

Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security, and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more—innovate, invest, inspire, and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Team Lead for the Metrology Operations area
• Provide training and mentorship to non-exempt calibration technicians
• Guide work assignments and prioritize tasks to meet program requirements
• Develop calibration methods and procedures grounded in measurement-science principles
• Perform calibrations on a variety of electronic, dimensional, and torque equipment
• Conduct quality checks on technician output to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Review documentation and process items calibrated by approved external vendors
• Interact with local customers to support program objectives and the overall metrology mission

Desired Skills

• BS Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or formal military PMEL training
• Experience developing calibration procedures
• Internal/external customer service experience
• 10+ years experience calibrating / adjusting electronic or physical / dimensional test and measurement equipment
• Prior experience as technical lead for small / medium team(s)
• Experience with advanced measurement uncertainties
• Experience in risk analysis, end of period reliability, and probability of false acceptance
• Good verbal & written communications skills
• Proficient using computers and major components of MS Office Suite