Metrology Technician I - NWS Seal Beach - Seal Beach, CA
Vertex Aerospace •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
What Youll Do:
- This position assists in the performance of calibration of electronic and physical/dimensional measuring and test equipment to technical specifications, maintaining traceability to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Metrology Technician 1 independently determines and performs operations to calibrate and certify electronic and physical/dimensional measuring and test equipment. They utilize calibration methods and techniques to analyze equipment problems and meet accuracy and precision requirements. They identify error sources and diagnose and repair malfunctions in complex measuring and test equipment using theories of operation, block diagrams, schematics, logic trees, and software diagnostics. LI-MR1
Key Responsibilities:
- MET TECH I performs one or a combination of typical duties, such as:
- Conducting repairs to the component level and replacement of electronic components and/or parts. Troubleshooting, operating, installing, repairing, testing, and calibrating electronic, mechanical and/or specialized test equipment.
- Troubleshooting electronic and mechanical equipment to the component level, as well as demonstrating the ability to repair complex electronic and electromechanical assemblies to the component level.
- Operating oscilloscopes, power meters, spectrum analyzers, Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and General-Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE).
- Performing repairs of TMDE such as Frequency Counters, Oscilloscopes, Microwave Equipment, Multimeters, Generators and Specialized Avionics Test Equipment, such as TACAN Test Set (T/S), Radar T/S, Transponder T/S, Weapons T/S as well as Automated Test Equipment (ATE) systems.
- Using commercial and Navy documentation schematics, wiring diagrams, Instrument Calibration Procedures (ICPs) and technical service manuals (NAVAIR drawing and publications) to troubleshoot test equipment to board and component level.
- Providing required technical support to programs including, but not limited to, technical support services, logistics, information technology, software, test and evaluation.
- Knowledge of technical engineering concepts, principles, and practices necessary to perform the full range of projects concerned with producing, overhauling, refurbishing, or redesigning systems such as GPETE and ATE systems or other combat or combat support systems.
- Use tools such as screwdrivers manual and battery operated, soldering equipment soldering irons, solder extractors, drills, pliers, wrenches, etc.
Minimum 
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
- Education:
- High School diploma (or equivalent) and 2 years of industry trade school or civilian college in electronics is required. Completion of an appropriate military "A" school and completion of at least one appropriate military "B" or "C" school may be substituted for the two-year requirement.
- Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of current, relevant experience in Calibration.
- Knowledge of function and troubleshooting of Naval Aviation Support Equipment such as AN/ARM-156 Radio Test Set, AN/UPM-155 Indicator Test Set, AN/AMW-96 Weapons Test Set, 1383AS200-1 Propeller Synchronizer Test Set, AN/ALM-283 Countermeasures Test Set, AN/ASM-663 TACAN Test Set, and AN/APM-403 Radar Altimeter Test Set is highly preferred.
- Other Requirements:
- An active DoD Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will require the ability to access US only data system
- Ability to visually inspect, count, segregate, and store incoming calibration standards and equipment.
- Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs., unaided. Employee must be able to move equipment from incoming carts to workstations.
- Able to stand for a period of time when working on equipment.
Desired
Job Ident #:
METRO010973
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