Calibration & Metrology Engineer

JOB SUMMARY

Specialty Systems, Inc. has an opening for an entry-level Calibration and Metrology Engineer to join our team of technical professionals supporting Government customers and national security mission requirements. In this role, you will support the acquisition, evaluation, and lifecycle management of calibration standards, electronic test equipment, and precision measurement systems used in military and defense operations.

This entry-level position involves working within Government and laboratory environments while assisting with acquisition planning, market research, technical evaluations, and procurement documentation activities. As a member of the Specialty Systems team, you will directly contribute to mission readiness by supporting acquisition strategies and technical requirements for critical calibration and test equipment programs.

This position is located at our customer site location. In this position, you will work our customer’s Compressed Work Schedule which consists of working four 9-hour days (M-Th) and an 8-hour day (F) for the first week of a cycle followed by four 9-hour days (M-Th) and being off on the second Friday for the second week of a cycle. This results in a 3-day weekend every other week!

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications Include:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (BSET) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  OR 
• Associate degree in Electronics, Engineering Technology, Telecommunications, or related technical discipline with a minimum of 5 years of electronics experience, including at least 2 years supporting: 
  Instrumentation 
Test & Measurement systems Calibration operations RF/Microwave systems
OR 

Technical School diploma or Military Service School training with a minimum of 10 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: 

Test & Measurement 

Calibration Production testing Troubleshooting electronic circuits and systems RF/Microwave systems 

Strong understanding of electronic systems, instrumentation, and calibration processes 

Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering documentation, and procurement requirements 

Experience supporting technical acquisitions, procurement activities, or engineering documentation 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Experience preparing technical reports, presentations, and procurement documentation 

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills 

Ability to work effectively in team-oriented Government and contractor environments 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior military electronics, calibration, or RF/Microwave experience 
• Experience supporting Government acquisition programs or defense contracting environments 
• Familiarity with acquisition documentation including: 
  Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) 
Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) Statements of Work (SOWs) Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAPs) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts 

Experience performing market research and cost analysis for technical equipment procurements 

Background supporting calibration laboratories, instrumentation programs, or electronic maintenance activities 

Experience reviewing contractor technical deliverables and compliance documentation 

Knowledge of RF/Microwave systems, test equipment, and precision measurement technologies 

Specialty Systems, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and offers equal opportunity for VEVRAA Protected Veterans. Specialty Systems, Inc. will not discriminate against employees and job applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose compensation information.

Reasonable accommodation that do not cause an undue hardship on the company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions, as long as that would not hinder or prevent performance of duties or be of a safety concern.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee may be required to move ten pounds and could occasionally lift or move up to twenty-five pounds.

Disclaimer: The listed duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. 

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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