Senior Metrologist: Precision Calibration & TMDE Expert

Trinzic; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Metrology in Torrance, CA seeks an experienced Senior Metrologist to calibrate, certify, and troubleshoot precision measurement equipment across engineering and manufacturing settings. You will ensure traceability to NIST standards and support diverse programs worldwide.

As a senior team member, you will guide others, develop calibration procedures, and maintain rigorous quality documentation while interfacing with customers and internal engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years calibration/metrology experience.
• Experience calibrating, troubleshooting, adjusting, and certifying TMDE.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manuals.
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100 and/or ISO 9001.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• U.S. Citizenship required due to customer requirements.
• Customer-facing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration, certification, testing, troubleshooting, fault isolation, adjustment, repair, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and dimensional measuring equipment while maintaining traceability to NIST standards.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot TMDE utilizing certified laboratory standards.
• Support engineering, manufacturing, production, and test operations through advanced measurement system support and technical problem solving.
• Configure, operate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation, calibration systems, automated test equipment, and advanced measurement technologies.
• Troubleshoot complex instrumentation, measurement systems, and test equipment using technical documentation, engineering drawings, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Develop, validate, review, and improve calibration procedures, work instructions, technical reports, and laboratory documentation.
• Ensure calibration documentation complies with applicable quality system requirements and customer standards.
• Conduct measurement uncertainty analyses and support traceability, accreditation, and quality system compliance activities.
• Assist customers with defining measurement requirements and identifying effective technical solutions.
• Support laboratory automation, equipment programming, process improvement initiatives, and digital reporting systems.
• Maintain calibration records, certificates, reports, and technical documentation using electronic asset management and tracking systems.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to less experienced technicians.
• Serve as a technical lead for complex calibration and troubleshooting activities when required.
• May lead and direct the work of others in the absence of the supervisor or laboratory manager.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and customer requirements.
• Serve as the Laboratory Safety Representative when assigned.

Skills

Calibration

Troubleshooting

Technical documentation

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

IndySoft

Fluke MET/TEAM

Fluke MET/TRACK

MET/CAL

Job description

KBR Metrology in Torrance, CA seeks an experienced Senior Metrologist to calibrate, certify, and troubleshoot precision measurement equipment across engineering and manufacturing settings. You will ensure traceability to NIST standards and support diverse programs worldwide.

As a senior team member, you will guide others, develop calibration procedures, and maintain rigorous quality documentation while interfacing with customers and internal engineers.