Metrology Calibration Technician

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The Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) team is seeking an experienced Metrology Calibration Technician to join the Metrology and Test Equipment Services (MATES) group in El Segundo, CA.

The successful candidate will join a geographically dispersed and multidisciplinary metrology technician team that is responsible for calibration and certification support of advanced manufacturing, satellite production, and test & evaluation activities. This position will support the metrology technician teams and the associated calibration labs within MATES along with representing the organization as a technical metrology focal across Boeing and to external organizations. This role requires coordination with customers in various business units across the Boeing enterprise to support calibration certification and/or test asset management solutions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Develops methods, techniques, and procedures for calibrating and certifying the accuracy of various types of instruments and test equipment as compared to secondary standards, working standards, monitoring indicators and other standards classifications for the purpose of minimizing calibration time with acceptable accuracy
• Investigates, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs to component level failures relating to test equipment. Incorporates modifications to test equipment and calibrates to accepted standards
• Sets up precision electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical measuring and indicating instruments and related devices utilized to test other instruments and test equipment
• Examines newly acquired instruments and testing equipment for conformance to acceptable standards of quality, making visual and electrical tests where necessary
• Works from blueprints, schematics, technical manuals and bulletins, National Bureau of Standards, and manufacturers specifications, oral and written instructions
• Analyzes, repairs, calibrates and modifies standard and non-standard electronic, electromechanical, and mechanical test instruments and equipment
• Tests and repairs a broad range of complex test instrumentation such as secondary standards, radio frequency and microwave instruments
• Interprets operating requirements, selects appropriate parts, assists in determining proper design and modification of complex circuitry
• Plans method, schedule, and sequence of calibration of newly acquired instruments and testing equipment
• Maintains records of test data, calibration schedules, and equipment and instrument certifications
• Modifies existing instruments per manufacturers modernization data or requirements of user
• May use hand and power tools and equipment, as necessary to perform above duties
• May provide assistance to personnel in lower related job classifications
• Performs rework of the same nature and level of difficulty as described
• Performs incidental related duties as assigned or required
• Meets necessary certifications as required

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with performing onboard radio frequency (RF) calibrations
• 1+ years of experience working with calibrated electronic equipment
• Ability to lift 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Security Clearance (have or have held in the past 24 months)
• Experience with surecal, metcal, and TME calibration Software
• PMEL (Precision Measuring Equipment Laboratory) training
• Associates' degree or higher

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Union:

This is an hourly position governed by the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Local #721 (CMM&IC 721) Collective Bargaining agreement.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: $28.56/hour - $45.72/hour

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 10, 2025

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.