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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Metrology Quality Engineer 3

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Full-timeDecatur, AL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Metrology, Applied Science, or a related field is required.
  • At least 4 years of related work experience is required.
  • Experience performing calibration or precision measurement using dimensional or mechanical instruments such as micrometers, calipers, indicators, height gages, and torque instruments.
  • A working understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 principles, including traceability, calibration documentation, and basic measurement uncertainty.
  • Familiarity with AS9100 quality system expectations related to calibration, documentation, and equipment control.
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures and accurately record calibration or measurement results.
  • Experience using a calibration management system or documentation platform.
  • Ability to evaluate equipment status and detect out-of-tolerance conditions using analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62.

Responsibilities

  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and technical data to determine accuracy requirements; interpret tolerances and GD&T to select appropriate calibration methods, equipment, and measurement setups.
  • Maintain complete and compliant calibration records, including results, certifications, measurement uncertainty considerations, and traceability data in the calibration management system.
  • Perform incoming inspection and verification of new or outsourced calibrated equipment, ensuring certificates meet traceability and accuracy requirements.
  • Provide technical support for equipment discrepancies, measurement issues, and out-of-tolerance investigations; collaborate with Quality and Engineering on root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Review existing procedures, draft new procedures, and develop improvements to calibration and documentation processes.
  • Provide user guidance on proper care, use, and handling of calibrated equipment to maintain accuracy and reduce risk of damage.
  • Perform calibration, verification, and functional checks of measurement and test equipment, including dimensional, mechanical, and electrical instruments, in accordance with internal calibration standards and applicable external requirements.
  • Support internal audits and assessments by supplying calibration data and explaining metrology processes as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • At least 6 years of experience in calibration, dimensional inspection, or precision measurement within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment.
  • A working understanding of measurement uncertainty analysis and its application in calibration decision-making.
  • Hands-on experience developing or improving calibration procedures, work instructions, or uncertainty budgets.
  • Prior experience supporting internal or external audits, including ISO 17025, AS9100, or customer audits.
  • Familiarity with statistical process control, measurement system analysis, or gage R&R.
  • Strong computer skills, including proficiency with calibration management systems, statistical process control tools, or 3D model viewing software.
  • Ability to analyze measurement data and contribute to root-cause investigations using structured problem-solving tools.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across Quality, Engineering, and Production teams.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2006

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