Metrology Engineer 2 / 3

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Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

 

Northrop Grumman, Strategic Space Systems Division, has an opening for a Metrology Engineer 2 / Metrology Engineer 3, to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California.

Designs, develops, and implements testing methods and equipment. Plans and arranges the labor, schedules, and equipment required for testing and evaluating standard and special devices. Provides test area with parameters for sample testing and specifies tests to be performed. Compiles data and defines changes required in testing equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, or new testing requirements. Responsible for working with the team to develop and implement testing procedures and templates to take care of customer’s calibration needs.  Will work alongside Metrology Lab Manager to tackle initiatives and projects that ultimately shape the future of the lab.

This is a highly visible role with opportunities to grow.  

Essential Functions:

•    Maintain laboratory recognition/accreditation
•    Perform technical assessments for personnel performance
•    Develop and lead technical audits of the calibration laboratory (including suppliers) to verify traceability of standards and compliance with published standards and guidelines
•    Develop, document, and maintain procedures and calibration systems; based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements
•    Develop, implement and maintain the calibration laboratory's quality systems per published standards and guidelines
•    Inspect and evaluate new calibration standards for proper operation before releasing to calibration laboratory
•    Recommend standards for use in calibration applications, including Test Equipment Justification
•    Design and document measurement reference material for laboratory use
•    Research and develop calibration standards & systems
•    Provide technical input to quotes and capital spending
•    Perform Equipment Performance Report evaluations
•    Perform calibration interval analysis
•    Design, develop and validate calibration and measurement software
•    Perform and train in calibrations as required
•    Assist in trouble shooting and root cause analysis of measurement issues or measurement system problems and advise project engineers in measurement techniques & equipment operation
•    Perform state-of-the-art or special measurements
•    Evaluate and recommend M&TE for use in measurement applications
•    Evaluate supplier’s products and provide feedback; work with suppliers to resolve product issues and make improvement recommendations
•    Train technicians and engineers in calibration methodologies and measurement principles
•    Perform uncertainty evaluation and analysis for measurement standards and associated measurement

Basic Qualifications Metrology Engineer 2: 

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus two (2) years of engineering/calibration experience OR MS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus zero (0) years of engineering/calibration experience
• Experience with one or more of the following disciplines: torque, torque transducers, temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, leak, sound, photonics, wind flow, mass, scales, force, accelerometers; verification and certification of ESD equipment and workstations; Dimensional: length, angles, flatness; Calibration principles and practice
• Procedure writing, Data template creation, Researching
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications Metrology Engineer 3: 

• BS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus five (5) years of engineering/calibration experience OR MS in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline plus three (3) years of engineering/calibration experience
• Experience with one or more of the following disciplines: torque, torque transducers, temperature, humidity, pressure, vacuum, leak, sound, photonics, wind flow, mass, scales, force, accelerometers; verification and certification of ESD equipment and workstations; Dimensional: length, angles, flatness; Calibration principles and practice
• Procedure writing, Data template creation, Researching
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret Clearance

           

Preferred Qualifications Metrology Engineer 2/3: 

• Bachelor's of Science in either Mechanical Engineering OR Physics  
• PMEL/Calibration Experience in Physical/Dimensional tools
• Manufacturing Experience/Knowledge
• Measurement Theory application and process in more than one discipline
• Direct hands-on Calibration experience

Salary Range: $77,100 USD - $115,700 USD

Salary Range 2: $95,000 USD - $142,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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