U103 CALIBRATION TECH
Quick Summary
High school plus two (2) years of college training in mathematics, physics, engineering and electrical theory or the recognized equivalent.
Set up, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, adjust and calibrate the most complex working level instruments measurement systems and laboratory standards and advise others on their application and use.
Responsibilities
~1 min readTHE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE OUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE OF PAY FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.
In addition to performing the duties of the Calibration Technician, performs the following:
1. Set up, maintain and calibrate working level instruments and laboratory standards for any six (6) or more types of measurements within one of the following three groups.
A. Mechanical and physical work such as:
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Pressure
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Vacuum
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Temperature
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Humidity
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Force
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Torque
B. Gage work such as:
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Optics
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Machine Cutting Tools
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Threads
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Hardness
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Ring, plug, snap &. fixture ("Go-"No Go")
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Angular and radial measurement
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Lineal measurement
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Laser Interferometry
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Surface flatness
C. Electrical and electronic work such as:
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Time and frequency
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Distortion
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Acceleration
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Vibration
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Displacement and velocity
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DC Voltage, current & power
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AC Voltage, current & power
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Resistance, capacitance, inductance
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Bridges
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Oscilloscopes
2. Advise others on the application, performance and use of instruments and standards.
3. Devise bench tests to prove validity of repair work.
4. Develop and establish new and more effective calibration methods, techniques and procedures and adjust instrument recall cycles based on usage and historical calibration data.
5. Perform similar or lower classified work as required.
Laboratory Engineers - To obtain information on calibration procedures, techniques and problems. - Frequent
Vendors - To determine cost and availability of instrument parts. - Occasional
Division-Engineers - To discuss instrument specifications, application, and performance. - Occasional
Provide technical guidance and instruction to lower classified employees.
Limited technical assistance from supervision and/or Laboratory Engineers.
Requirements
~1 min readHigh school plus two (2) years of college training in mathematics, physics, engineering and electrical theory or the recognized equivalent.
3 years of experience doing electrical testing or installation in an industrial or commercial environment.
Knowledge of oscilloscopes, multi-meters, accelerometers, and microphones.
Experience testing cable harnesses.
Experience reading schematics.
Experience building a test plan for electrical calibration.
US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- ASQ certification or similar certification in calibration.
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The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 24 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 21, 2026
- First seen
- October 5, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 9
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 14%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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