Calibration Technician

About Us:

Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets.

Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

Overview:

CAES is seeking an Calibration Technician to work at our San Jose, CA facility.

Responsibilities:

• Test, calibrate, and repair of test and measuring equipment, electrical and mechanical, to conform to established standards. Plans sequence of testing and calibration procedures for instruments and equipment according to drawings, schematics, technical manuals, and other specifications
• Set up standard and special purpose laboratory equipment to test, evaluate, and calibrate other instruments and test equipment
• Identify and correct measurement errors, as applicable; prepare calibration reports and certificates
• Disassemble instruments and equipment, using hand tools, and inspects components for defects
• Measures parts for conformity with specifications, using precision mechanical and electrical test instruments
• Work from assigned schedules, track work progress, complete documentation and database entries
• Assist in removal of test equipment from test racks, documenting connections and reassembling test equipment when calibration is completed
• Assist with troubleshooting of equipment
• Develop, document and maintain calibration systems and procedures, based on principles of measurement science, technical analysis of measurement problems and accuracy and precision requirements
• Tracks movement of Government property in the facility and assist with locating customer assets during inventory. Provides reports to customers on a periodic basis and works with accounting to assure customer property is accounted for

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Associate’s degree in Electronic Technology or technical trade school/certificate in Electronics Technology or 2+ years of calibration experience or RF/Microwave technician experience with high school diploma/GED.
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
• Ability to obtain and maintain active secret security clearance

Preferred:

• On the job experience with calibration is highly preferred
• Strong attention to details
• Must work well with a team and be able to work independently with a minimum of oversight from supervisor, be able to follow written procedures
• Ability to lift and move heavy electronic equipment
• Must be able to perform general math and algebra functions
• Knowledge of quality standards for test and measuring equipment
• Must possess good written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer skills and proficient in use of MS Word and Excel
• Familiar with computer programming for instrument control helpful

Salary Range: $30.00 - $52.00 per hour. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

Employment Transparency:

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits – from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level – and beyond.

Other benefits include:

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.