Metrologist Manager

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Position Purpose: The Metrologist Manager will transition BCT’s calibration operations from outsourced services to an in-house ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory. This role will be instrumental in building our calibration capabilities from the ground up, enabling us to meet contractual requirements while reducing costs and improving turnaround times.  You will have the unique opportunity to design and build this capability from scratch, establishing world-class measurement systems that support critical space missions.

Title: Metrologist Manager

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $108,000 - $160,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

On-site position at our Boulder, CO location (work locations are subject to change based on business need).

Benefits:

• Employer sponsored health, dental, and vision benefits effective the first of the month following hire date


• Life insurance


• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution)


• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

 Job Responsibilities

• Lead the complete ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation process from initial scope definition through certification


• Develop the documentation and policies specific to ISO 17025


• Serve as Technical Manager and/or Management Representative for the calibration laboratory

• Identify and procure reference standards, calibration equipment, and supporting instrumentation


• Establish measurement uncertainty budgets specific to space industry tolerances


• Develop and maintain calibration procedures for equipment supporting satellite and space component manufacturing, including Dimensional metrology (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, CMMs), torque tools, Electrical/electronic test equipment, etc.

• Specify equipment procurement requirements and justify capital expenditures

• Perform hands-on calibrations and simple repairs across multiple metrology disciplines


• Validate measurement processes and equipment to aerospace standards


• Investigate out-of-tolerance conditions

• Create measurement traceability documentation

• Manage calibration technicians


• Foster culture of measurement excellence and continuous improvement


• Trouble shooting:  Diagnose measurement issues and collaborate with engineers to resolve discrepancies or design new measurement systems


• Other responsibilities as assigned

 Required Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, Metrology, or related technical field (required)

• Minimum 7-10 years of hands-on metrology/calibration experience – preferably in the aerospace, defense, or space industry


• Experience building calibration laboratories from the ground up with a proven track record of successfully leading at least one ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation from inception to certification (strongly preferred)


• Background in multiple metrology disciplines (dimensional, electrical, torque, pressure, etc.)

• Understanding of statistical process control and measurement system validation

• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical thinking


• Self-starter who can work independently with minimal direction


• Ability to influence and collaborate across departments (Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement)

• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines. BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted.  However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents:  In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at
[email protected].

We recommend applying directly via the Blue Canyon Technologies website, careers page: 
https://www.bluecanyontech.com/careers