Senior Calibration Engineer – Aerospace Metrology & Quality

Airbus Ventures; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health

Dental

Vision

HSA

FSA

Life

Disability

Retirement plans

Job summary

CesiumAstro is seeking a detail-oriented Calibration Engineer to join our Quality Engineering Team. You will develop, implement, and maintain calibration processes for aerospace MTE, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 17025, and related standards, while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

This role requires collaboration across sites, managing suppliers, training technicians, and documenting calibration activities to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent experience.
• 2-5 years in calibration, metrology, or quality engineering in aerospace/defense.
• Strong understanding of metrology, GD&T, and measurement uncertainty analysis.
• Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540 and related standards.
• Experience with asset management software, statistical tools, and MS Office.
• ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT), Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent metrology certs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve calibration program meeting industry standards and requirements.
• Schedule and perform calibrations to ensure compliance and minimize downtime.
• Maintain detailed calibration records according to QMS.
• Develop and execute calibration procedures for aerospace MTE, abiding AS9100/ISO17025.
• Manage suppliers and service providers; negotiate pricing and contracts.
• Analyze calibration data to identify trends and improve processes.
• Lead investigations into calibration failures and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with departments to evaluate new calibration equipment and best practices.
• Ensure timely renting or leasing to avoid downtime and control costs.
• Support audits by providing calibration records and expertise.
• Train technicians and operators on calibration techniques.

Skills

Metrology principles

GD&T

Measurement uncertainty analysis

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management software

Statistical analysis software

Job description

CesiumAstro is seeking a detail-oriented Calibration Engineer to join our Quality Engineering Team. You will develop, implement, and maintain calibration processes for aerospace MTE, ensuring compliance with AS9100, ISO 17025, and related standards, while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

This role requires collaboration across sites, managing suppliers, training technicians, and documenting calibration activities to maintain product integrity and regulatory compliance, with