Calibration Technician

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None TRAVEL:
Yes, 50% of the Time Description At  Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Calibration Technician – Level 2 to join our team in Devens, MA and East Hartford, CT. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

AOA Xinetics (AOX), a wholly owned subsidiary of Northrop Grumman Space Systems in the Payload and Ground Systems Division, is a leading supplier of complex electro-optic and photonic systems and subsystems that control and manipulate light waves for various applications. We are currently seeking a Calibration Technician to support our quality initiatives at our facilities in Devens, MA, and East Hartford, CT.

This position will require 50% travel between both locations to address calibration needs.

The Calibration Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining the accuracy, tracking, and regulatory compliance of measurement tools, gauges, and laboratory or manufacturing equipment. Key responsibilities include scheduling calibrations, maintaining databases, and coordinating with external vendors.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday  this job, you will:

Maintain and manage the calibration database for all tools, gauges, and equipment

Ensure all calibration records are accurate, up to date, and audit-ready

Track and manage calibration schedules to ensure all equipment remains within required calibration intervals

Coordinate internal and external calibration activities with vendors and internal teams

Generate and review calibration reports, certifications, and related documentation

Identify and follow up on overdue or missing calibration items

Assist in investigating and documenting calibration discrepancies or nonconformances

Support internal and external audits by providing calibration records and documentation

Communicate with departments to ensure timely submission and return of equipment for calibration

Maintain organized records and filing systems (electronic and/or physical)
Must be able to travel 50% of the time between our facilities in Devens, MA, and East Hartford, CT. Light to moderate physical exertion required

Lifting/carrying Maximum lbs.: 25

Regularly required to stand, reach, and move about the facility

Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.

No clearance required to startUS Citizenship is a requirement for employment

Strong computer skills (experience with databases or ERP systems preferred)
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines independently

Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Prior experience in a manufacturing or quality environment is…