Metrology Calibration Technician I/II
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technician, Quality Engineering
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators.
Join us and take your place in space.
Physical Sciences Laboratories (PSL) supports the effective and timely development and operation of national security systems through scientific research and the application of advanced technologies. PSL has more than 150 specialized laboratories used to test, analyze, and troubleshoot virtually every aspect of rocket and satellite system design, development, construction, deployment, and operation. The expertise of the laboratories’ technical staff allows PSL to stay abreast of new technological developments and program support issues associated with rapidly evolving space systems.
The Corporate Metrology Office provides calibration services and support to The Aerospace Corporation and is seeking a Technical Specialist – Test & Measurement I/II whose primary function is providing technical support associated with various types of measurement (i.e., radiation, dimensional, optical, density, nuclear material accountability, etc.); equipment calibration (i.e., electrical, physicals, dimensional); and inspection. Typical areas of responsibility include: setting up, calibrating, maintaining, operating, repairing, and inspecting a wide variety of precise inspection equipment;
conducting precision measurements, tests, and inspections on instruments, materials, parts, and assemblies to determine their conformance to precision specifications; validating measurement/experimental results and reporting data. May develop calibration techniques for new or one-of-a-kind equipment and/or set up and design measurement systems to provide calibration of new and unique instruments. May develop new measurement techniques for new one-of-a-kind parts or assemblies and/or set up and design measurement systems to provide precision measurements of new and unique parts and assemblies.
Typically requires skill and knowledge in physics, chemistry, math, and electronics.
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The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.
What You’ll Be Doing- Provides technical support associated with various types of laboratory measurement (i.e. radiation, dimensional, optical, density, nuclear material accountability, etc.); equipment calibration (i.e., electrical, physical, dimensional); and inspection
- Responsible for setting up, calibrating, maintaining, operating, repairing, and inspecting a wide variety of precise inspection equipment; conducting precision measurements, tests, and inspections on instruments, materials, parts, and assemblies to determine their conformance to precision specifications; validating measurement/experimental results and reporting data
- Develops calibration techniques for new or one-of-a-kind equipment and/or set up and design measurement systems to provide calibration of new and unique instruments
- May develop new measurement techniques for new one-of-a-kind parts or assemblies and/or set up and design measurement systems to provide precision measurements of new and unique parts and assemblies
- Executes tests and data collection tasks assigned by laboratory personnel, including some circuit testing and troubleshooting
- Operates and maintains various key instruments and equipment, including support for property and metrology audits
- Documents test procedures and equipment operational procedures used to support tasks
- Maintains laboratory equipment and ensures equipment is calibrated and serviced when problems arise
- Assembles laboratory configurations and operate lab experiments autonomously
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