The Metrology & Calibration Technician at Boeing ensures the calibration and certification of measurement and test equipment, prioritizes tasks, and maintains compliance with standards.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for Metrology & Calibration Technicians to join our team in Seattle, WA.
As a calibration technician, you will have an important and exciting role in the company that includes calibration and certification of Measurement and Test Equipment in metrology parameters such as radio and high frequency electronics and DC/LF equipment. You will tackle new and challenging problems every day. You will be supporting commercial and military programs such as 777X, 737MAX, 787, P-8, Tanker, and others.
This role will be responsible for providing products and services that meet the highest technical and quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and processes and embrace safety and first-time quality as a way of life - not accepting, creating or passing any defects and speaking up.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level Metrology & Calibration Technicians.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $56,950 - $77,050
Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $68,000 - $92,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 23, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
Boeing Test & Evaluation (BT&E) is looking for Metrology & Calibration Technicians to join our team in Seattle, WA.
As a calibration technician, you will have an important and exciting role in the company that includes calibration and certification of Measurement and Test Equipment in metrology parameters such as radio and high frequency electronics and DC/LF equipment. You will tackle new and challenging problems every day. You will be supporting commercial and military programs such as 777X, 737MAX, 787, P-8, Tanker, and others.
This role will be responsible for providing products and services that meet the highest technical and quality standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies and processes and embrace safety and first-time quality as a way of life - not accepting, creating or passing any defects and speaking up.
Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate and Mid-Level Metrology & Calibration Technicians.
Position Responsibilities:
- Update radio & high frequency electronics and DC/LF equipment status using established systems and complete associated paperwork
- Ensure equipment is ready for calibration per metrology processes
- Prioritize and perform work according to automated daily report list, hot list, or as assigned by lead technician
- Perform visual check of Electronic Measurement and Test Equipment/process equipment for discrepancies and wear
- Identify, document, and route non-conforming items in accordance with metrology lab processes
- Process equipment using approved calibration procedures, process specifications, equipment drawings, and Measurement and Test Equipment
- Process equipment to manufacturer's performance specifications
- Conduct routine tests, analyze data and document results
- Use calibration standards to calibrate, adjust, certify, maintain, and repair Measurement and Test Equipment
- Provide information and clarification to customers on metrology processes
- Work with other employees engaged in the calibration and certification of Measurement and Test Equipment
- Assist in the development of new calibration processes and procedures
- Perform computations necessary to analyze measurement test results
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee
- 2+ years of experience in an Electrical/Electronic laboratory test environment
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Level 3: 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 2+ years of experience with Electrical/Electronic - DC/LF or RF and Microwave Metrology process
- 3+ years of experience in Electrical/Electronic Metrology and/or measurement science
- 2+ years of experience in a PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) back shop for the military
- Associate's degree or above
- Experience in metrology and/or calibration/certification, and/or instrumentation
- Certified Calibration Technician (CCT)
- Familiarity with Excel, MET/CAL, LabVIEW, Basic/Visual Basic, computer networking, and troubleshooting
- Experience in a calibration and/or testing laboratory
- Experience using and configuring data acquisition units
- Experience running and configuring automated hardware tests
- Experience in the aerospace industry
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Union:
This is a union-represented position.
Shift:
This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives.
Pay & Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range for Associate level (Level 2): $56,950 - $77,050
Summary Pay Range for Mid-level (Level 3): $68,000 - $92,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 23, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Boeing Bellevue, Washington, USA Office
3265 160th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA, United States, 98008
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