Senior Metrology & Calibration Program Manager

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a senior professional in metrology and calibration to own calibration programs across electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF measurement equipment. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape the calibration roadmap, and guide decisions with accurate data and NIST-traceable standards.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams, ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 and AS9100 compliance while seeking in-house calibration opportunities to optimize

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of progressive experience in metrology and calibration, with at least 1-2+ years in a program or project management role.
• Deep technical knowledge of calibration methods for electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF/microwave measurement equipment, dimensional metrology, and measurement uncertainty analysis and traceability principles
• Strong understanding of metrology standards including ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NIST traceability requirements
• Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, pressure/temperature gauges, dimensional tools, and calibration databases. Working with hardware/instrumentation exposed to process gases/fluids.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex technical information to expert and non-expert audiences
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Manage all internal and external calibrations of electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF measurement equipment, and oversee calibration of precision test equipment using NIST-traceable standards
• Drive multidisciplinary teams including metrology technicians, quality engineers, and operations personnel
• Define the long-term calibration strategy and roadmap, including evaluation of bringing calibration capabilities in-house
• Ensure vendors maintain compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI/NCSL Z540.3, AS9100, and NASA requirements
• Provide expert technical guidance on metrology and calibration, ensuring integrity and accuracy of measurement data used for critical decision-making
• Review calibration certificates and technical documentation, and maintain equipment tracking systems and calibration databases (e.g., Indysoft)

Skills

Metrology

Calibration

Project management

Electrical metrology

Dimensional metrology

NIST traceability

ISO/IEC 17025

AS9100

Data analysis

Metrology standards

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Dimensional tools

Calibration databases

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a senior professional in metrology and calibration to own calibration programs across electrical, mechanical, optical, and RF measurement equipment. You will lead cross-functional teams, shape the calibration roadmap, and guide decisions with accurate data and NIST-traceable standards.

You will collaborate with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams, ensuring ISO/IEC 17025 and AS9100 compliance while seeking in-house calibration opportunities to optimize