Metrology & Calibration Specialist — Set the Standard for Aerospace Precision

Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Full-Time | Consultant (9 Months)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
Pay Rate: $26 to $32 per hour

Where Accuracy Protects Quality and Performance

PDS Tech Commercial is partnering with a leader in the aerospace industry to hire a Metrology & Calibration Specialist. In this role, you’ll ensure measurement and test equipment meets the highest technical, regulatory, and quality standards—supporting both military and commercial aircraft programs. Your expertise will directly impact product safety, compliance, and first-time quality across critical aerospace platforms.

What You’ll Do Day to Day

• Calibrate, certify, and document a wide range of Measurement and Test Equipment (M&TE)

• Support planning and execution of test activities across multiple metrology disciplines

• Determine appropriate test methods, requirements, and capabilities

• Conduct routine tests, analyze data, and accurately document results

• Maintain and update test procedures and revisions

• Troubleshoot and resolve laboratory and test-related issues

• Support precision measurement areas including dimensional, optical, mass, temperature/humidity, pressure, flow, and force

• Uphold a strong culture of quality by identifying issues early and preventing defects

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of calibration and certification experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Hands-on experience in one or more metrology disciplines such as flow, pressure, linear measurement, temperature/humidity, electrical, or other physical metrology processes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance

• Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance
  
  This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electrical calibration and certification

• Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) credential

• Aerospace industry experience

• PMEL (Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory) experience

• Experience with LabVIEW, C++, and Microsoft Access

• Experience writing or configuring automated hardware and software test systems

Education & Experience

• Associate’s degree in a related discipline with typically 1+ year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial?

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect technical professionals with opportunities that matter. You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive pay and full-time consulting stability

• Hands-on exposure to both military and commercial aerospace programs

• A quality-driven culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement

• Opportunities to solve complex technical challenges and expand your metrology expertise

Ready to Set the Standard?

If you’re a calibration professional who thrives in precision-driven environments and wants to support world-class aerospace programs, this role is for you.

Apply today and help ensure aerospace excellence is measured to perfection.

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