Senior Metrologist

Job Overview

Job   | Date posted:
May. 27, 2026

Lockheed Martin's Space Metrology Operations provides the essential backbone that ensures our measurement and test equipment (M&TE) are calibrated and certified to the highest standards, supporting critical production milestones. We are seeking a Senior Metrologist to lead our Huntsville metrology laboratory and support calibration activities for both the Huntsville and Courtland, Alabama sites.

• Serve as the Team Lead for the Metrology Operations area.
• Provide training and mentorship to non‑exempt calibration technicians.
• Guide work assignments and prioritize tasks to meet program requirements.
• Develop calibration methods and procedures grounded in measurement‑science principles.
• Perform calibrations on a variety of electronic, dimensional, and torque equipment.
• Conduct quality checks on technician output to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review documentation and process items calibrated by approved external vendors.
• Interact with local customers to support program objectives and the overall metrology mission.
• A majority of calibration work is done on‑site at customer locations; weekly travel between the Huntsville and Courtland campuses is required (company vehicle provided).

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Strong experience in a Metrology Laboratory with similar level of capabilities (Diversity of Disciplines and Level of Uncertainties – pressure, mass, dimensional, electronics, and torque).
• Minimum 5 years experience calibrating / adjusting electronic or physical / dimensional test and measurement equipment within an ISO/IEC 17025 compliant QMS.
• Ability to calculate overall measurement uncertainties and test uncertainty ratio (TUR).
• Ability to perform statistical analysis of data to determine associated risk and reliability.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen, with ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance.

• BS Degree in a technical field such as Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or formal military PMEL training.
• Experience developing calibration procedures.
• Internal/external customer service experience.
• 10+ years experience calibrating / adjusting electronic or physical / dimensional test and measurement equipment.
• Prior experience as technical lead for small / medium team(s).
• Experience with advanced measurement uncertainties.
• Experience in risk analysis, end of period reliability, and probability of false acceptance.
• Good verbal & written communication skills.
• Proficient using computers and major components of MS Office Suite.

Requirement: U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain and maintain DOD Secret Clearance. Clearance Level: Secret.

Onsite Full‑time; work schedule 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type:
Full‑Time
Shift: First