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Experienced Calibration Technician

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID JR2025461400 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Jul. 30, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Metrology And Test Equipment Services (MATES) organization is looking for an Experienced Calibration Technician to join our Metrology team in Huntsville, Alabama. This role will be responsible for using calibration standards to calibrate, adjust, certify, maintain, and repair Measurement Test & Equipment (MT&E)/process equipment using approved calibration procedures, process specifications, equipment drawings, and M&TE /process equipment manufacturer's performance specifications.

In addition to Metrology responsibilities, this role may also involve activities including but not limited to: logistics associated with routing calibrated assets to remote Boeing labs and suppliers for calibration services (shippers, purchase contracts, follow-up and supplier backlog management). This position may also involve aspects of Test Asset Management and Property Management including asset tagging, redeployment, storage and surplus.

Metrology And Test Equipment Services (MATES) provides a full spectrum of test asset and metrology services and support for internal customers and products through all phases of the product lifecycle. Services include: calibration/certification for dimensional/optics, electrical/electronic and mechanical/physical measurement and test assets, sourcing management, measurement solutions, repair & maintenance, test asset selection and use, acquisition, allocation, resource and lifecycle management, and specialized test services.

MATES is comprised of engineers, technicians and administrative personnel who support programs, sites, business units and external/government customers by providing best value test asset management and metrology services through all phases of the product lifecycle.

What is metrology? Metrology is the science of measurement. MATES is responsible for establishing an unbroken chain of measurement traceability from the point of application to internationally recognized standards, quantities, values or reference materials. Applied metrology at Boeing ensures that measurement standards, materials or equipment used to apply or determine measurement quantities are defined, repeatable, reproducible and traceable.

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives. 

Position Responsibilities Include:

  • Plan, check, set up, and operate Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE) and/or process equipment

  • Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results

  • Troubleshoot and recommend resolution of basic laboratory and test-related problems

  • Update equipment status using established systems and complete associated paperwork

  • Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes

  • Prioritize and perform work according to automated daily report list, hot list, or as assigned by lead technician

  • Perform visual check of M&TE/process equipment for discrepancies and wear

  • Identify, document, and route non-conforming items in accordance with metrology lab processes

  • Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes

  • Work with other employees engaged in the calibration and certification of M&TE, and assist in the development of new calibration processes and procedures

  • Perform computations necessary to analyze measurement test results

  • Perform logistics associated with routing calibrated assets to remote Boeing labs and suppliers for calibration services

  • Perform tasks associated with Test Asset Management and Property Management including asset tagging, redeployment, storage and surplus

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • 3+ years of experience calibrating Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE)

  • 3+ years of experience in test assets or metrology

  • 3+ years of experience using electronic test equipment

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Associate’s degree or higher and/or related military training in electronics and/or Metrology

  • Metrology experience in electrical parameters (not to exclude other parameters)

  • 5+ years of experience in a calibration laboratory

  • An active U.S. Secret or higher Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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.

NASA Access:

This position requires the ability to obtain access to a National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) facility.

Shift:

This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives. 

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 par range Experienced Level: $55,250 - $74,750


Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 14, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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. Secret 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.

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