Mechanical Calibration Technician

About the role

Aetos Systems is hiring a Mechanical Calibration Technician to calibrate and repair physical, mechanical and dimensional measuring and test equipment at NASA's Kennedy Space Center. The technician ensures the accuracy and precision of measurements made with this equipment. The position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW).

Key responsibilities

• Perform regular calibration and maintenance of measurement and testing equipment.
• Follow documented procedures to calibrate, adjust and repair physical, mechanical and dimensional measuring and test equipment.
• Assist in developing and validating new measurement methods, calibration procedures and measurement uncertainty budgets.
• Work independently with little supervision and make recommendations to improve quality, efficiency and productivity.
• Adhere to OSHA, NASA and Aetos safety requirements.
• Assist in training others when requested and perform related duties as required.

Required profile

• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a NASA background investigation.
• Ability to pass initial and random drug testing.
• US DOD Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) certification or equivalent, or five or more years of calibration experience in an aerospace environment.
• Valid Florida driver's license.
• Physical ability to work in a controlled lab, occasionally at customer sites including outdoors, lift 50 pounds, stand for long periods and perform repetitive hand and arm movements.

Required skills

• Use of a personal computer for automated calibration processes, workload management and tracking.
• Calibration of mechanical and dimensional test and measurement equipment.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Educational and professional development assistance.
• Multiple healthcare benefit packages and 24/7 virtual on-demand doctor visits.
• 401K and Dave Ramsey's SmartDollar financial wellness program.
• Civic leave and paid time off for personal leave and holidays.