Senior Calibration & Metrology Technician (Navy RDT&E)

The Tatitlek Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 107,453,000 - 112,963,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support calibration, metrology, and measurement science activities for Navy RDT&E programs at NSWCDD. This senior role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to perform complex, non-routine calibration and measurement tasks that ensure traceability and accuracy.

You will operate CMMs, hardness testers, optical comparators, and other inspection tools, develop calibration procedures, and contribute to quality systems,

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of technical experience in calibration, metrology, measurement science, or related engineering disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform complex, non-routine calibration tasks requiring adaptation of equipment and procedures.
• Strong background in data analysis, uncertainty development, SPC, and technical reporting.
• Hands‑on experience with dimensional inspection equipment and advanced measurement tools.
• Knowledge of calibration traceability, laboratory quality systems, and Navy/DoD calibration standards.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within one year).
• Experience supporting Navy or DoD RDT&E environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct non-routine and highly complex tests and calibrations, selecting, adapting, or modifying critical test equipment and procedures as required.
• Prepare, configure, and operate specialized test equipment; record detailed data; identify and document complex issues; and…
• Perform calibration activities using automatic calibration systems, including making major procedural modifications and applying expert technical judgment.
• Extract, compile, and process engineering data from diverse sources to support technical evaluations.
• Prepare Calibration Procedure Requests (CPRs), calibration reports, certificates, and technical summaries.
• Select and apply appropriate methods for presenting complex technical data to engineering and quality stakeholders.
• Develop and document test and calibration uncertainties, including creation and maintenance of Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts.
• Interpret, extend, and apply technical precedents related to precision RDT&E measurement techniques.
• Use advanced mathematical tools and analytical methods to solve highly complex measurement problems.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to support complex measurement and evaluation tasks.
• Operate and maintain dimensional inspection equipment, including: CMM, Hardness testers, Optical comparators, Precision height gages, Microwave measurement equipment.
• Ensure all measurement activities meet traceability and accuracy requirements.
• Write and revise calibration procedures based on manufacturer specifications and engineering requirements.
• Ensure laboratory processes and documentation comply with ISO/IEC 17025:2005, NAVSEA 04-4734, and related Navy quality standards.
• Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation and adherence to established quality systems.

Skills

Calibration

Metrology

Measurement science

Data analysis

SPC

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree or higher in engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physical science

PMEL School

OEM technical training

Tools

CMM

Hardness testers

Optical comparators

Precision height gages

Microwave measurement equipment

Job description

The Tatitlek Corporation is seeking an Engineering Technician IV to support calibration, metrology, and measurement science activities for Navy RDT&E programs at NSWCDD. This senior role requires deep technical expertise and the ability to perform complex, non-routine calibration and measurement tasks that ensure traceability and accuracy.

You will operate CMMs, hardness testers, optical comparators, and other inspection tools, develop calibration procedures, and contribute to quality systems,