Metrology Technician C

Sierra Lobo

Las Cruces, NMOn-siteFull time
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Location
Las Cruces, NM
Work style
On-site
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 29
2 days ago
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Sierra Lobo

Defense & space · 501 to 1,000 employees

Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

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What you'll do

  • Perform routine calibration, operation, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and adjustment of measuring test equipment
  • Maintain traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
  • Troubleshoot, align, and repair malfunctioning measuring and test equipment
  • Clean, repair, assemble, and fabricate test set-ups during calibration
  • Maintain the work area in a neat, orderly, and safe condition

What you need

  • US Military Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Technical training or
  • Completed Certified Calibration Technician

Key skills

Basic metrologyCalibration safetyAC/DC MetrologyMeasurement FundamentalsDocumentary standardsMicrosoft WordExcelPower PointOutlook

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Metrology Technician C Location US-NM-White Sands Test Facility, Las Cruces Posted Date 17 hours ago (10/29/2026 6:30 PM) Job ID 2026-3529 # Positions 1 Experience (Years) 2 Type of Position Regular Full-Time Level Entry Visa Requirements Citizen only Overview Sierra Lobo, offers customers a full range of professional and technical capabilities, including Test and Evaluation, Systems Engineering, and Advanced Technologies. We also develop products and processes related to Cryogenic Fluid and Thermal Management Systems, Densified Propellant Management Systems, and Prototype Extreme Pressure and Temperature Systems. Our customers include the Department of Defense (DoD), the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, U.S. Army, Missile Defense Agency (MDA), and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). This position will be located at NASA’s White Sands Test Facility (WSTF) in the Technical Services Department. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran Responsibilities Provides quality and timey metrology technician support to perform routine calibration, operation, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and adjustments utlizing calibration standards on electronic and physical/dimentional measurement test equipment. Apply working technical knowledge to perform routine calibration, operation, maintenance, installation, troubleshooting and adjustment utilizing calibration standards on electronic and physical/dimensional measuring test equipment. This includes, but not limited to digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, precision voltage, resistance sources, dimensional hand tools, torque devices, pressure and temperature instruments, load cells, flow meters, balances, scales, Understand and maintain traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) or by reference to natural Utilize calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science to troubleshoot, align, and repair malfunctioning measuring and test equipment using theories of operation, block diagrams, schematics, logic trees, and software Clean, repair, assemble, and fabricate test set-ups during the process of calibrating units under Follow instructions from equipment manuals and Apply safety regulation knowledge to procedures as pertaining to high voltage electronic equipment, high pressure gases, pneumatic systems, handling cryogens, inert gasses and hazardous Understand accuracy ratios and apply mathematical functions used to calculate linearity, repeatability, and hysteresis. Have basic computer skills and ability to utilize test programs to enter, retrieve, and print data and to document calibration measurement Perform duties with supervision or technical Perform work and maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and safe Perform other duties as assigned Satisfactorily complete the training to take and pass the Certified Calibration Technician requirements administered by the site Metrology Manager or designee within 180 days to hold this job classification. Qualifications 2 years’ experience or equivalent related industry or military trade school training applicable to the field of Metrology. Equivalent level of knowledge or experience in basic metrology including: Understanding of Measurement Fundamentals Calibration Safety Understanding of basic core electrical and electronics Measurement, Understanding of basic AC/DC Metrology, Understanding of basic Mass, Understanding of basic Pressure, Understanding of basic Dimensional analysis Understanding of basic Temperature and Understanding of mathematics and Testable or equivalent level of knowledge to satisfy the Certified Calibration Technician requirements as administered by the site Metrology Manager or designee within 180 Testable or equivalent level of knowledge in documentary standards ANSI/NCSL Z540.1-1994 (R2002) Calibration Laboratories and Measuring and Test Equipment General requirements. Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license (state). Pass a physical examination as determined by the White Sands Test Facility (WSTF). Be able to meet the requirements for certification, if applicable, as specified in the White Sands Training Database (WSTD). Optional experience and or coursework US Military Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory (PMEL) Technical training or Completed Certified Calibration Technician Basic experience level in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook. A basic written exam will be administered to evaluate the ability and proficiency in basic metrology. Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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