Calibration Technician Specialist

Description

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

This classification requires the performance of precise calibration measurements and repair functions on electrical, electronic, physical, and mechanical type reference and secondary standards, and related equipment on a Navy facility or within Navy vessels. Standards must comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) requirements and maintain traceability, including coordination for in‑place calibrations.

• Plan methods, procedures, and documentation and determine equipment suitability for calibration.
• Locate faults, perform calibration, troubleshooting, repair, and adjustment in laboratory or in‑place on electrical/electronic or physical/mechanical test, measurement and diagnostic equipment.
• Conduct calibrations on AC/DC voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, power, phase, frequency, microwave, pressure, vacuum, liquid and gas flow, mass, length, optical, temperature, humidity, torque, force, vibration, and tachometry.
• Analyze errors and apply NIST, ISO, or other reports for corrections.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment and measurement techniques, and perform measurements with minimal direction from metrologists.
• Assist in generating and proof‑testing new calibration procedures and reviewing/updating procedures for new technology.
• Use manuals, procedures, data sheets, and recommended equipment to adjust, measure, and record performance parameters during testing and calibration.
• Identify instruments that can no longer be maintained within tolerances or operated throughout range and recommend retirement, deration, limited performance, or other solutions.
• Assist metrologists in troubleshooting instrument problems, monitor laboratory standards, troubleshoot and repair laboratory standards, collect trend data, and participate in audits and assessments.
• Perform in‑place calibrations and related duties as required and provide guidance to less experienced employees.

• Completion of DoD Calibration School or an Associate of Science degree in Engineering Technology or Electronics, or equivalent technical knowledge from two‑year courses in electronics, metrology, or physical measurements.
• Skill in developing techniques and procedures for diagnostic malfunction diagnosis during calibration of new instrumentation or systems.
• Skill in calibration and repair of electrical/electronic, mechanical, and electro‑mechanical instrumentation, including basic DC and AC units, digital equipment, resistance, power supplies, recorders, signal processing equipment, electronic counters, temperature, pressure, and vacuum.
• Understanding of measurement uncertainty and its application to calibration.
• Ability to work independently and provide technical assistance to others.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to use general‑purpose hand tools.
• Skillful use of computers and ability to learn new applications.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain certifications, qualifications, or licenses required for duties.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

• Previous in‑place calibration experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate across functions to achieve desired outcomes.
• Flexibility to support after‑hour emergent work.
• Proven history of developing peers and/or lower‑level employees.
• Proactive self‑starter with positive attitude.

Position requires a U.S. Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, Long‑Term Disability
• 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Holidays

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