Calibration Technician Specialist

Job : 716211  
Date posted: Feb. 08, 2026
Description:OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY
This classification requires the performance of precise calibration measurements and repair functions on electrical/electronic/physical/mechanical type reference and secondary standards, and related equipment on a Navy facility or within Navy vessels. Maintain standards to the requirements necessary for achieving traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the United States Navy, or other recognized national metrology institutes. Utilize technical expertise, knowledge, techniques, and procedures in the calibration of equipment and instruments.

Independently determine and perform all operations required for complete calibration, repair, and maintenance of instruments and measurement systems including malfunction diagnosis and correction. An increased level of coordination, scheduling, security access, physical capability, physical mobility and worksite travel is required for In-Place calibrations.

WORK PERFORMED
Plan methods, procedures, documentation, and determine that equipment to be calibrated is in suitable condition for calibration and use, locate faults, and complete repairs.
Perform calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment in the laboratory or in-place on electrical/electronic or physical/mechanical Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) such as, but not limited to: AC/DC voltage, AC/DC current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, power, phase, frequency, and microwave, pressure, vacuum, liquid and gas flow, mass length, optical, temperature, humidity, torque, force vibration, and tachometry calibrations. Analyze errors, interpret and utilize NIST, International Standards Organization (ISO), or other reports and corrections for any level of calibration and measurement.

Maintain current knowledge of equipment and measurement techniques to perform measurements with minimum direction from metrologists.
Assist in the generation and proof-testing of new calibration procedures. Review and update procedures to reflect new technology and/or equipment improvements.
Use manuals, procedures, data sheets, along with the recommended equipment to adjust, measure, and record equipment performance parameters under specified conditions during the performance of testing and calibration.
Inform metrologists of instruments which can no longer be maintained within specified tolerances or operate throughout a specified range. Recommend an appropriate solution such as retirement, deration, limited performance, etc. Assist metrologists in troubleshooting of instrument problems.
Monitor the performance of laboratory standards in use. Troubleshoot and repair laboratory standards as required.
Collect data for trend charts and check standards.
Participate in Government and commercial audits and assessments.
Perform in-place calibrations.
Perform related duties as required.
Provide guidance and assistance to less experienced employees in the performance of duties described.
Basic Qualifications:
Successful completion of the basic DoD Calibration School, or an Associate of Science degree in Engineering technology or electronics, or technical knowledge in the field of electronics/physical sciences equivalent to completion of two year of courses in electronics, metrology, physical measurements, or other related subjects.
Skilled in the development of techniques and procedures; particularly for pursuing performance malfunction diagnosis, during calibration of new instrumentation or systems, where typical or usual methods may not achieve necessary results.
Skilled in the art of calibration and repair of electrical/electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical instrumentation and systems, such as, but not limited to basic DC units, basic AC units, digital equipment, resistance, power supplies and recorders, signal processing equipment, electronic counters, temperature, pressure, vacuum, etc.
Possess an understanding of measurement uncertainty and its application in the calibration process.
Ability to work independently and give technical assistance to others.
Possess mechanical aptitude and the ability to use…