Metrologist

About the role

Aetos Systems is hiring a Metrologist who will calibrate, repair and maintain precision measuring equipment such as electronic, electro-mechanical, physical, dimensional, mechanical and optical Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE). The role also provides engineering support to Calibration Specialists in the calibration laboratory.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret complex equipment specifications to develop reliable calibration methods, procedures, data sheets and test reports.
• Maintain and update the inventory of calibration procedures and forms.
• Analyze measurement processes to determine process capability and measurement uncertainties.
• Identify, recommend and evaluate test and measuring equipment to improve laboratory capabilities.
• Assist technicians with technical issues, including troubleshooting broken equipment and resolving measurement problems, covering both in-place and in-lab calibrations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, math or a science field, or 10 years of experience with a related Associate's degree or DOD metrology training.
• Five years of experience operating, maintaining and supporting complex measuring systems in a metrology laboratory, including inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, overhauling, aligning, calibrating and certifying TMDE and laboratory standards.
• Experience developing detailed calibration procedures and complex uncertainty analyses.
• U.S. citizen able to meet background investigation requirements, willing to undergo pre-employment and random drug testing, and fluent in English.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of TMDE and calibration laboratory standards, and of electrical, electronics, electromechanical, mechanical, physics, optics and thermal principles.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints and technical publications.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, calibration traceability, metrology techniques and safe laboratory practices.
• Competence with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word).

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Educational and professional development assistance.
• Healthcare benefits and 24/7 virtual on-demand doctor visits.
• 401(k).
• Civic leave and paid time off for personal leave and holidays.