Calibration Technician

The Judge Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a highly skilled Metrology Calibration Technician to support RF/microwave and DC/LF metrology operations. You will update equipment status, prepare for calibration, perform tests, analyze data, and document results following established procedures.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in calibration labs, strong Excel, LabVIEW, MET/CAL experience, and the ability to troubleshoot complex instrumentation in a military PMEL context.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience or equivalent
• 3+ years with DC/LF or RF and Microwave metrology processes
• Familiarity with Excel, MET/CAL, LabVIEW, Basic/Visual Basic, networking and troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Update radio & high frequency electronics and DC/LF equipment status per established systems and complete associated paperwork
• Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes
• Prioritize and perform work according to daily report list, hot list, or by lead
• Perform visual checks of Electronic Measurement and Test Equipment for discrepancies and wear
• Identify, document, and route non-conforming items per metrology lab processes
• Process equipment using approved calibration procedures and drawings
• Process equipment to manufacturer performance specifications
• Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results
• Use calibration standards to calibrate, adjust, certify, maintain, and repair equipment
• Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes
• Work with others engaged in calibration and certification of equipment
• Assist in development of new calibration processes and procedures
• Perform computations to analyze measurement test results

Skills

Electrical metrology

RF & microwave metrology

Excel

MET/CAL

LabVIEW

Visual Basic

Networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's degree or above

Tools

Data acquisition units

Automated hardware tests

Job description

• Update radio & high frequency electronics and DC/LF equipment status using established systems and complete associated paperwork
• Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes
• Prioritize and perform work according to automated daily report list, hot list, or as assigned by lead technician
• Perform visual check of Electronic Measurement and Test Equipment/process equipment for discrepancies and wear
• Identify, document, and route non-conforming items in accordance with metrology lab processes
• Process equipment using approved calibration procedures, process specifications, equipment drawings, and Measurement and Test Equipment
• Process equipment to manufacturer's performance specifications
• Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results
• Use calibration standards to calibrate, adjust, certify, maintain, and repair Measurement and Test Equipment
• Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes
• Work with other employees engaged in the calibration and certification of Measurement and Test Equipment
• Assist in the development of new calibration processes and procedures
• Perform computations necessary to analyze measurement test results

Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of experience with Electrical/Electronic - DC/LF or RF and Microwave Metrology process
• Familiarity with Excel, MET/CAL, LabVIEW, Basic/Visual Basic, computer networking, and troubleshooting

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Associate's degree or above
• 7 years or more work experience in a calibration lab
• 3+ years of experience in a PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) back shop for the military
• Experience using and configuring data acquisition units
• Experience running and configuring automated hardware tests