Metrologist (Level 2)

Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Palmdale
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics. Be More Than You Can Imagine . Primary responsibilities will be to develop, implement and maintain calibration processes, assist metrology technicians in solving problems encountered with equipment/processes relating to measurement techniques, instrument operation, or instrument deficiency. The successful candidate will analyze Metrology Operations performance metrics to improve laboratory production and efficiency in the calibration and repair of inspection, measuring and test equipment. The successful candidate will be accountable for ensuring traceability and developing accurate calibration methods and techniques based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements; identifying magnitude of error sources contributing to uncertainty of results to determine reliability of the measurement process in quantitative terms; developing and evaluating calibration systems that measure characteristics of objects, substances, or phenomena, such as length, mass, time, temperature, electric current, luminous intensity and derived units of physical or chemical measure; and providing SME expertise to calibration technicians and all programs and functions requiring measurement support. The successful candidate will direct all technical activities within the assigned Metrological disciplines and ensure conformance to requirements. What’s In It For You Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: • Medical • Dental • 401k • Paid time off • Work/life balance • Career development • Mentorship opportunities • Rewards & recognition Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. This position is in Palmdale, CA à Discover Palmdale. Basic Qualifications • Graduated from a formal Metrology training program or extensive OJT within a calibration laboratory • Demonstrated ability to interpret specifications, drawings and schematics • Demonstrated understanding of measurement traceability • Proven knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, general laboratory quality requirements and industry practices pertaining to calibration and repair of test and measuring equipment • Experience in the use of computers, connectivity, Microsoft Office, instrumentation control utilizing automated calibration software Desired skills • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. • Experience using IndySoft Calibration Management software. • Experience researching technical requirements and creating calibration procedures. • Knowledgeable of industry quality requirements such as ISO 10012, 17025, ANSI Z-540 and MIL-STD 45662A. • Experience calibrating/troubleshooting Physical/Dimensional Test Equipment • Experience using standard measuring machine/super micrometer • Knowledge of backing up, updating, and maintaining test equipment firmware, on-board memory, and source files. Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. * Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about. As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories. Other Important Information By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings. Ability to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Security Clearance Information This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible. Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.

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