Metrology Engineer

Moog•Torrance, CA

1d•$90,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Moog’s Military Aircraft Group is hiring a Metrology Engineer to perform engineering work related to electronic, hydraulic, and mechanical calibrations at its Torrance, California site. The role reports to the Quality Assurance Supervisor and is onsite on a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. The engineer supports calibration operations across Moog Aircraft, including Moog-designed and military or commercial test equipment and subcontracted services. The role provides technical direction and training to calibration technicians; develops and reviews calibration procedures, records, and equipment designs; supports compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality-system requirements; and helps improve calibration processes, equipment reliability, and laboratory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in physics or engineering; electrical or mechanical engineering is desirable.
At least 4 years of calibration or metrology work experience, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 10 years of calibration or metrology experience as an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

DoD security clearance, or ability to obtain one; obtaining clearance requires U.S. citizenship.
Experience in the aerospace industry.
Experience with AI.
Experience in electronic calibration, including instrumentation circuitry and test-equipment system start-up.
Proficiency in technical writing.
Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support and direction to a team of Calibration Technicians.
Collaborate with engineers in Manufacturing, Test, Sustainment, and Control Systems.
Provide technical assistance and calibration support for test equipment across Moog Aircraft, including military, commercial, and Moog-designed equipment, as well as subcontracted services.
Review and comply with customer and regulatory requirements flowed down to Moog by contract.
Maintain compliance with applicable AS9100 certification requirements and assess compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 A2LA and ANSI 540 requirements where appropriate.
Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits and respond to corrective-action findings.
Develop calibration test procedures and data sheets for Moog-designed and military or commercial test equipment, and recommend revisions as needed.
Review test-equipment designs and recommend changes to improve calibration, maintenance, and reliability.
Implement current calibration techniques, processes, and equipment throughout the facility, including establishing calibration records for new equipment.
Provide input and rationale for necessary capital expenditures and improvements.
Design and document calibration and maintenance aids to support efficient work and ensure test-equipment integrity and accuracy.
Perform initial calibration of the first unit in a family of measurement and test equipment to establish standards for subsequent technician calibrations.
Review and adjust calibration cycles for equipment classes based on reliability and historical performance.
Provide technical guidance, direction, and training in calibration, measurement technology, and equipment operations to calibration technicians, including onboarding and addressing skill gaps.
Review calibration data and records for completeness, accuracy, and out-of-tolerance evaluations.
Maintain calibration records in accordance with National Bureau of Standards requirements and applicable Military Standards and Specifications.
Maintain and calibrate laboratory standards and coordinate contracted calibration services.
Undertake training related to equipment changes and improvements to stay current with advances in electronics.