Metrology Engineer
Core
Ensure weapon-related measurement and test equipment (WM&TE) meets NNSA Weapon Quality Policy requirements through calibration management, uncertainty analysis, and audit support.
Role type
Senior IC metrology engineer (defense/weapon systems)
Builds
Compliance with federal measurement standards for nuclear weapon systems
Domain
Defense / Nuclear Weapons / Precision Metrology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Uncertainty Analysis (UA), functional verification, error budgeting, calibration program assessment, traceability conformance, mechanical inspection, technical measuring devices, database management, NIST/ISO/IEC 17025/ANSI/ASME standards application
Preferred skills
Precision machine design and evaluation, fabrication processes, advanced metrology program management, federal contractual compliance
Technologies
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management systems
Responsibilities
Coordinate WM&TE operations across multiple programs and offices, address M&TE challenges like uncertainty analysis and calibration gaps, maintain WM&TE asset database, support internal self-assessments and external audits, present technical approaches to peers and managers, develop corrective action plans for equipment gaps
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC (SES.2/SES.3 levels)