Metrology Junior Engineer

Sabre Systems LLC•Patuxent River, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sabre Systems is currently recruiting for a Metrology Junior Engineer to support the Metrology Department and the Navy’s Calibration Laboratory at Patuxent River Naval Air Station in Lexington Park, MD. The purpose of this entry-level position is to support senior engineers in designing, testing and documenting electronic systems and components to ensure that military equipment and measurement systems are accurate and calibrated per standards. This role uses measurement science and techniques to ensure the accuracy and precision of electronic devices, components, and systems. It involves understanding metrology principles and following strict procedures to maintain measurement accuracy within the Navy’s Metrology and Calibration (METCAL) program, which is critical for naval readiness and weapons systems performance. This work is vital for the reliability for tools, from simple instruments to complex systems on ships and aircraft.

Requirements

Technical or Scientific BS or BA degree; Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering degree is required.
0-3 years of experience.
Proficiency with electronics, IT systems, and electronics design software is beneficial.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, critical thinking skills.
Good communications skills are essential.
Candidates need the dexterity and knowledge to work with tools and components.
SECRET security clearance.

Responsibilities

Work under the guidance of experienced senior engineers supporting the Navy’s Metrology Department.
Apply engineering principles to investigate, analyze, plan, design, develop, implement, test, or evaluate physical electronic components and systems.
Calibrate instruments, design test equipment, troubleshoot issues, and implement quality assurance processes for products like semiconductors and circuit boards.
Testing and validation on electronics components and systems focused on ensuring products meet quality and performance standards.
Performing calculations, working with electronics equipment, and contributing to the full lifecycle of hardware development, testing and production.
Reviews and prepares engineering and technical analyses, reports, change proposals, and other engineering documentation.
Analyze measurement data and maintain accurate records of all results and calibrations. Recording problems of significant complexity that sometimes require resolution at a higher level. Prepares test reports.
Support quality control by verify compliance with Navy’s METCAL standards.
Applying methods outlined by others to limited segments of research and development projects, constructing experimental or prototype models to meet engineering requirements; conducting tests or experiments; developing/implementing redesigns as necessary; and recording and evaluating data and reports findings.