Precision Metrology Engineer – Calibration & R&D

Sandia National Laboratories; New Mexico; On-site; USD 102,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a highly skilled R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Calibration Engineer) to join the Primary Standards Laboratory. You will provide expert calibration and metrology support for national security missions, applying GD&T, uncertainty analysis, and ISO 17025 compliant practices in a collaborative team.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree, DOE Q-level security clearance eligibility, and strong written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Apply knowledge in measurement science related to pressure and related systems.
• Conduct R&D of new measurement technologies and techniques for the lab.
• Review calibration data and draft certificates; approve certificates and reports.
• Participate in NSE quality activities and inter-laboratory comparisons.
• Mentor technologists and coordinate workload and training.
• Develop/maintain new measurement systems and optimize calibration workflows.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

Measurement uncertainty analysis

Engineering teamwork

Technical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline

Tools

LabVIEW

Python

MATLAB

Maximo

Job description

Sandia National Laboratories seeks a highly skilled R&D S&E, Mechanical Engineer (Mechanical Calibration Engineer) to join the Primary Standards Laboratory. You will provide expert calibration and metrology support for national security missions, applying GD&T, uncertainty analysis, and ISO 17025 compliant practices in a collaborative team.

This onsite role requires a Bachelor's degree, DOE Q-level security clearance eligibility, and strong written and verbal communication.