Engineering Technician IV, Metrology Engineer, Electrical Engineer

Amentum; Kuwait; On-site; KWD 15,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm seeks an Electrical Metrology Engineer in Kuwait. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years experience with electronic precision measurement and calibration, including a degree in electrical engineering. Responsibilities include consulting services for the Government of Kuwait and developing new measurement techniques. Active Secret US Government Clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years experience with electronic measurement and calibration.
• Completion of U.S. military precision measurement school.
• Five years of experience in technical oversight.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/consultant services to Government of Kuwait.
• Develop new measurement techniques and calibration methodologies.
• Assist in implementing Metrology QA Program.

Skills

Operating electronic precision measurement equipment

Troubleshooting and repairing equipment

Calibration laboratory management

Researching measurement techniques

Education

Associate’s degree in electrical engineering or related field

Job description

Overview

The Electrical Metrology Engineer is the resident expert in his field and, in conjunction with the Kuwait Senior Engineer, provides engineering/consultant services to the Government of Kuwait (GOK). Conducts research and studies new equipment to ensure that the latest developments in technique and equipment are included in metrology planning for future acquisition. Assists in the development and implementation of a Metrology QA Program as required. Assists in obtaining and maintaining laboratory QA accreditation.

Assesses requirements and develops new measurement techniques and approaches related to electrical, electronic and microwave measurement areas. Develops, tests and evaluates new calibration methodology, as well as performs analysis and evaluation of equipment. Establishes test and performance criteria, and prescribes calibration approaches, tests, equipment and servicing requirements necessary to ensure measurement traceability. Directs, conducts and evaluates the development of calibration procedures for assigned equipment. Conducts liaison and coordinates with technical societies and engineering facilities of other countries to remain current with state-of-the-art and new measurement techniques.

Conducts detailed laboratory capability studies to achieve greater support efficiency. Develops laboratory operational, environmental, performance and safety criteria, and ensures implementation and maintenance.

Responsibilities and Assignments

It is anticipated that Engineers will be assigned as these job descriptions state and other related specific tasking details and priorities will be determined and set by the Commander, KAFMB and communicated to the Contractor lead.

Qualifications

Requires an Associate’s degree in electrical engineering, engineering technology, physics or a related technical field from an accredited college or university, and twelve (12) years of work experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and calibrating electronic precision measurement equipment and calibration laboratory reference standards.

Completion of a U.S. military precision measurement and calibration school and twelve (12) years of work experience in the metrology and calibration field.

Completion of a precision measurement and calibration school at an accredited school, or within a specialized calibration firm, and twelve (12) years of work experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and calibrating electronic precision measurement equipment and calibration laboratory reference standards.

Five (5) years of experience in technical oversight and training responsibilities of calibration and repair technicians with three (3) years within the last five (5).

Experience in researching requirements and maintaining calibration laboratory facility and related environmental control systems.

Must have an Active Secret US Government Clearance.

US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Security and Equal Opportunity

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters.