Calibration Technician

Jobtailor; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Abu Dhabi invites an experienced calibration specialist to lead calibration activities for critical and non-critical equipment in support of U.S. Army maintenance concepts. The role includes on-site calibration, documentation, SOP development, and staff training within a UAE-based team.

The ideal candidate will have strong digital electronics and RF/Microwave background, 4+ years of calibration experience, and the ability to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Strong background in digital electronics and RF/Microwave.
• Minimum 4 years of experience calibrating electronic equipment.
• Deep understanding of measurement, calibration, and instrumentation principles and concepts.
• Meticulous attention to measurement accuracy and established procedures.
• Ability to document work and ensure measurements are accurate and reliable.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and perform calibration of critical and non-critical process equipment and laboratory standards.
• Complete all required calibration documentation.
• Coordinate repair and calibration services with external vendors.
• Assist with purchase order processing.
• Implement new Standard Operating Procedures related to internal calibrations.
• Recommend and revise SOPs to advance laboratory capability toward a Type 1 Standards Calibration Laboratory.
• Participate in calibration system audits.
• Provide responsive customer service.
• Conduct staff certification training.
• Perform maintenance activities supporting the UAE according to U.S. Army maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures under AR 750-1.
• Transfer calibration task knowledge to UAE military Calibration Technicians through on-the-job training.
• Facilitate UAE Calibration Technicians becoming self-sufficient in PATRIOT calibration support activities.

Skills

Digital electronics

RF/Microwave

Measurement principles

Mathematics

Documentation

Computers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

5 years of relevant experience

Associate’s degree in engineering/applied science

High school diploma with 8 years relevant experience

Tools

Calibration software

Computers

Job description

• Schedule and perform calibration of critical and non-critical process equipment and laboratory standards
• Complete all required calibration documentation
• Coordinate repair and calibration services with external vendors
• Assist with purchase order processing
• Implement new Standard Operation Procedures related to internal calibrations
• Recommend and revise SOPs to advance laboratory capability toward a Type 1 Standards Calibration Laboratory
• Participate in calibration system audits
• Provide responsive customer service
• Conduct staff certification training
• Perform maintenance activities supporting the UAE according to U.S. Army maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures under AR 750-1
• Transfer calibration task knowledge to UAE military Calibration Technicians through on-the-job training
• Facilitate UAE Calibration Technicians becoming self-sufficient in PATRIOT calibration support activities

Requirements

• Strong background in digital electronics and RF/Microwave
• Minimum 4 years of experience calibrating electronic equipment
• Deep understanding of measurement, calibration, and instrumentation principles and concepts
• Meticulous attention to measurement accuracy and established procedures
• Ability to document work and ensure measurements are accurate and reliable
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software applications
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required prior to start date
• U.S. citizenship required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the security clearance
• Familiarity with measuring equipment and its operation, maintenance, and calibration requirementsStrong foundation in mathematics
• Previous experience in International Patriot FMS Programs preferred
• Experience living and working overseas preferred
• Demonstrated Contractor Logistics Support experience preferred
• Required education/experience alternative: bachelor’s degree in engineering or 5 years of relevant experience, or associate’s degree in engineering/applied science or 6 years of relevant experience, or high school graduate with 8 years of relevant experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in calibration processes and standards, with a strong foundation in digital electronics and RF/Microwave. Capable of training and transferring knowledge to military technicians while ensuring compliance with U.S. Army maintenance practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Calibration Of Electronic Equipment
• Digital Electronics
• RF/Microwave
• Measurement And Instrumentation Principles
• U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Calibration Documentation
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Measurement Accuracy
• Mathematics
• Measuring Equipment Operation
• Calibration System Audits
• Contractor Logistics Support
• On-The-Job Training

Soft Skills

• Customer Service
• Attention To Detail

Certifications & Qualifications

• U.S. Government-Issued Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

• International Patriot FMS Programs
• U.S. Army Maintenance Concepts
• Calibration Standards
• Type 1 Standards Calibration Laboratory

Tools & Technologies

• Calibration Software
• Computers