Job Title:
Metrologist - Goleta, CA
Company: Lockheed Martin
Location: Goleta, CA
Created: 2026-04-19
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
**Description:** You will be the Metrologist for the Santa Barbara Metrology team/. Our team is responsible for advancing precision measurement capabilities and ensuring the reliability of calibration systems across diverse applications/. **What You Will Be Doing** As the Metrologist you will be responsible for supporting the calibration process in cleanroom environments, collaborating with engineering and production teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement/. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: + Perform hands‑on calibration of electronic, electromechanical, and optical instruments using precision tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges + Develop and validate calibration methods rooted in measurement science principles + Document procedures, results, and recommendations for continuous improvement + Assist teams with new asset approvals + Coordinate outsourced calibrations **Why Join Us** The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail‑oriented, and passionate about measurement science/. This role offers the chance to influence critical calibration processes, work in a state‑of‑the‑art cleanroom, and contribute to high‑impact projects that shape product reliability/. We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options/. Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here /( /. **Further Information About This Opportunity** This position is located in Goleta, CA/. Discover more about Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control/. MUST BE A U/.S/. CITIZEN /- This position is located at a facility that requires special access/. **Basic Qualifications:** - 2/+ years of hands on experience in a calibration laboratory or metrology environment /(aerospace, defense, or high tech manufacturing preferred/)/. - Knowledge of laboratory safety requirements, general laboratory quality requirements and industry practices pertaining to calibration and repair of test and measuring equipment - Experience with laboratory safety and quality practices/. **Desired Skills:** - Experience using IndySoft Calibration Management software - Experience researching technical requirements and creating calibration procedures **Clearance Level:** None **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match/. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings/. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees/. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed/. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits/. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York /(excluding most major metropolitan areas/), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 /- $123,625/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/-Term Disability, Long/-Term Disability, 401/(k/) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays/. /(Washington state applicants only/) Non/-represented full/-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off /(PTO/) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays/. Represented full time employees accrue 6/.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays/. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Pay Rate:** The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $80,600 /- $139,840/. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location/. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only/. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as /(but not limited to/) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer/. **Benefits offered:** Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/-Term Disability, Long/-Term Disability, 401/(k/) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays/. This position is incentive plan eligible/. **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer/. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics/.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 /- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration/.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges/. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work/. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility/. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work/. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility/. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role/. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** QA/Test and Inspection **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First