Advanced Metrology Technician: Calibration & Testing

Sierra Lobo, Inc.; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Lobo, Inc. seeks a Metrology Technician for NASA's White Sands Test Facility in the Technical Services Department. The role focuses on calibration, maintenance, and adjustment of metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and traceability to standards.

Applicants should have 2 years of related experience or equivalent training, and be prepared to pursue Certified Calibration Technician status within 180 days. On-site work with safety and standard compliance is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience or equivalent related industry or military trade school training applicable to Metrology.
• Fundamental metrology knowledge including measurement fundamentals and calibration safety.
• Understanding of basic electrical/electronics measurement, mass, pressure, dimensional analysis, temperature, and mathematics.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and pass a physical examination.
• Knowledge of ANSI/NCSL Z540.1-1994 standards and willingness to meet Certified Calibration Technician requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality and timely metrology support to calibrate and maintain measuring equipment.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment such as digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, pressure/temperature instruments, and load devices.
• Maintain traceability to NIST or reference standards as applicable.
• Follow equipment manuals and calibration procedures; ensure safe handling of high voltage and cryogenic systems.
• Document calibration data and use test programs to enter and print results.
• Complete required training to obtain Certified Calibration Technician status within 180 days.

Skills

Metrology fundamentals

Calibration safety

Electrical measurement basics

Dimensional measurement

Traceability to standards

Education

Trade school training in Metrology

Equivalent related industry/military training

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Sierra Lobo, Inc. seeks a Metrology Technician for NASA's White Sands Test Facility in the Technical Services Department. The role focuses on calibration, maintenance, and adjustment of metrology equipment to ensure measurement accuracy and traceability to standards.

Applicants should have 2 years of related experience or equivalent training, and be prepared to pursue Certified Calibration Technician status within 180 days. On-site work with safety and standard compliance is required.