Aerospace Metrology Quality Engineer III

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Decatur, AL is seeking a Calibration Technician to ensure accuracy of measurement equipment across manufacturing and test activities. You will interpret GD&T, maintain calibration records, and support audits with Engineering and Quality teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Metrology and at least 4 years of calibration or precision measurement experience, ideally in aerospace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Metrology, Applied Science, or a related field.
• Experience performing calibration or precision measurement using dimensional/mechanical instruments (micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gauges, torque, etc.).
• Working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 principles, including traceability and measurement uncertainty.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality system expectations related to calibration, documentation, and equipment control.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record calibration or measurement results.
• Experience using a calibration management system or documentation platform.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability to evaluate equipment status and detect out-of-tolerance conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews engineering drawings, specifications, and data to determine accuracy requirements.
• Interprets tolerances and GD&T to select calibration methods and measurement setups.
• Maintains calibration records and traceability data in the calibration management system.
• Performs incoming inspection and verification of calibrated equipment against requirements.
• Supports root-cause analysis and corrective actions with Quality and Engineering.
• Develops and improves calibration procedures and documentation for consistency.
• Guides users on proper care and handling of calibrated equipment.

Skills

Calibration

Dimensional inspection

Precision measurement

ISO 17025

AS9100

MSA

Gage R&R

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Metrology

Tools

Calibration management system

SPC tools

3D model viewing software

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Decatur, AL is seeking a Calibration Technician to ensure accuracy of measurement equipment across manufacturing and test activities. You will interpret GD&T, maintain calibration records, and support audits with Engineering and Quality teams.

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Metrology and at least 4 years of calibration or precision measurement experience, ideally in aerospace.