What are the responsibilities and job description for the Metrology Technician position at Terran Orbital?
Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.
Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Metrology Technician to join our growing team. Reporting to the Director, Quality the Metrology Technician will responsible for Identifying, troubleshooting, solving tooling problems, and helping with manufacturing, inspection, and engineering issues.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply extensive experience and knowledge to calibrate and troubleshoot fault isolation, adjustment, and repairs using Test Measure Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) certified laboratory standards
- Perform calibrations and repairs on a variety of parameters, including temperature, physical dimensional, mechanical, and electronics
- Develop calibration procedures and ensures documentation confirms Quality Systems requirements
- Perform complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches, and prescribed testing procedures
- Perform calibrations to metrology standards
- Conduct uncertainty analysis
- Develops uncertainty budgets, develop/modify/reviews procedures, and ensure documentation
- Conform to quality systems requirements
- Use hand tools and set up and use standard machine tools
- Use typical laboratory measuring, calibration, and test equipment
- Perform troubleshooting in conjunction with design modification functions involved in production or engineering liaison
- Guide equipment operation to customers and equipment operators
- Provide activity and status reports to management
- Serve as a resource to others in the resolution of complex problems and issues
- Ensure documentation conforms to Quality Systems requirements
- Manage reports on system conditions, repairs, and preventive maintenance performed; prepares and maintain repair and maintenance records as required by federal and department regulations and directives
- Perform complex configuration and tests of equipment according to instructions, blueprints, schematic sketches, and prescribed testing procedures
- Maintain records of test data and assisted in writing test procedures and test evaluation reports
- Interact effectively with others to produce the desired results
- Participate constructively in the utilization of process improvement methods to provide timely, cost-effective, quality services
- Perform all other duties as assigned
- 3-5 years of experience as a technician in the manufacturing/metrology field using metrology equipment (laser tracker, arm, etc.)
- 3 years of experience with tooling setup and use
- General knowledge and experience using CAD software
- Experience with GageTrak or other calibration management software
- Experience with MS Excel
- General knowledge of spatial analyzer software or similar software
- Certification in engineering or metrology disciplines preferred
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Salary Range $26.00 - $36.00 per hour
Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!
About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com
Physical Demands
An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.
Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
Disclaimers
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.
Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.
And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.
Salary : $26 - $36
