Calibration Technician II

Job Title: Calibration Technician II

Job Description

The Calibration Technician II role involves applying expertise in measurement science, mathematics, physics, and electronics to calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment across various disciplines. These disciplines include acoustical, chemical, dimensional, DC/low frequency, RF/microwave, fluid, mechanical, optical, thermodynamics, and time & frequency. This position ensures measurement accuracy through the identification and utilization of appropriate manual and automated procedures. The role typically requires minimal supervision and involves completing moderately complex tasks, performing lab housekeeping, administrative duties, and occasionally providing opinions and interpretations.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate inspection, measurement, and test equipment (IM&TE) across multiple disciplines.
• Maintain primary/intrinsic and secondary/working calibration standards.
• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair precision equipment.
• Develop calibration procedures based on technical specifications.
• Collect and record calibration data, and correct out-of-tolerance conditions and measurement errors.
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates.
• Adapt equipment and techniques for unique measurement tasks.
• Perform uncertainty evaluations and analysis.
• Train junior technicians in calibration procedures.
• Collaborate with internal teams and customers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in general math, algebra, and basic statistics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Technical writing ability.
• Experience in calibration, signal generation, pressure, temperature, torque, and spectrum analysis.
• 4+ years of calibration experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with pressure testing, temperature testing, and torque testing.
• Proficiency in using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF systems, and test equipment.
• Background in electronics and RF testing.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of a small team of 12 technicians located on-site in Redmond, WA. After the training period, there is an opportunity to work directly at client sites, with approximately 25% of the time spent at client locations and 75% at the calibration lab in Redmond. This position offers the opportunity to support various aerospace and defense customer tooling and calibration needs.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

· Medical, dental & vision

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

· Short and long-term disability

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)

· Transportation benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Redmond, WA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Redmond,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.