Quality Calibration Technician

Rocketdyne • Redmond, WA

5d • $45 - $50 • Onsite

About The Position

Rocketdyne is seeking a Quality Calibration Technician to calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair measuring and test equipment (M&TE), test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE), and instrumentation in laboratory and on-site field environments. The technician applies technical expertise and metrology principles to verify equipment performance against established specifications and ensure accurate, reliable measurements. The position is based at the Redmond, Washington facility and is listed for 1st shift, with 9/80, 5/8, or 4/10 schedule options.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated experience applying calibration and metrology principles across multiple measurement disciplines.
• U.S. citizenship or U.S. Person status.
• Ability to satisfy applicable federal government requirements for access to government information.

Nice To Haves

• Four or more years of experience as a Calibration Instrumentation Technician, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree in electronics technology or a related discipline is strongly desired.
• Relevant college coursework and/or ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) certification.
• Knowledge of Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMEL).
• Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, ANSI Z540.1/Z540.3, ISO 9001, and NCSL Recommended Practices.
• Knowledge of measurement uncertainty (ISO GUM), Test Uncertainty Ratio (TUR), and Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR).
• Knowledge of repeatability and reproducibility, Gauge R&R, and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Knowledge of statistics, quality control charts, and Out-of-Tolerance (OOT) investigations and impact analysis.
• Proficiency with calibration tools, test equipment, and software.
• Strong understanding of electronics, mechanics, and instrumentation.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail, accurate documentation, and ability to work independently.
• Proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate, inspect, adjust, maintain, and repair instruments and test equipment according to established procedures and standards.
• Troubleshoot equipment faults using independent judgment, circuit analysis, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Apply metrology principles, including linearity, hysteresis, and bias, as well as algebra, scientific notation, and metric/Imperial unit conversions.
• Create and maintain calibration records, test results, maintenance logs, and certificates.
• Develop, update, and execute calibration procedures and recommend process improvements.
• Coordinate calibration schedules, repairs, specifications, and tolerances with equipment owners, internal teams, vendors, and customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Train employees on equipment use and care, and manage calibration equipment, supplies, and spare parts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED