Role: Calibration Technician II
Location: San Diego, CA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6 months

Job Summary
Client is seeking a Calibration Technician II to support its Test Equipment & Metrology team in San Diego. This position is responsible for calibrating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and documenting electronic and mechanical test equipment in a laboratory environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with calibration processes, electronic test equipment, and strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
 
Top 5 Required Skills

• Understanding of electronic test equipment
• Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Strong Communication Skills

 
Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Engineering, or equivalent Military Electronics experience (preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in calibration or electronics testing
• Experience using calibration software such as METCAL, TME, or CAL EXEC is preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibration on a wide variety of electronic and mechanical test equipment
• Conduct both manual and automated calibrations using laboratory software
• Troubleshoot out-of-tolerance equipment and measurement errors
• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance on test equipment
• Read and interpret engineering specifications and technical documentation
• Prepare calibration reports and certificates with accurate documentation
• Prioritize and manage daily calibration workload independently
• Collaborate with laboratory staff and cross-functional engineering teams
• Support junior technicians and assist Calibration Leads/Supervisors as needed

 
Required Technical Knowledge

• Hands-on experience with calibration and troubleshooting of test equipment such as:
• Digital Multimeters
• Oscilloscopes (up to 33 GHz)
• Signal Generators (up to 26.5 GHz)
• Frequency Counters
• Function Generators
• Power Supplies
• Power Meters
• Temperature Chambers

Preferred Experience

• Experience calibrating advanced RF and communication equipment, including:
• Spectrum/Signal Analyzers (up to 50 GHz)
• Network Analyzers (up to 50 GHz)
• Power Sensors
• Communication Analyzers
• Digital Signal Generators (LTE/TD-SCDMA)

 
Required Skills

• Electronic Test Equipment
• Metrology
• Calibration
• Troubleshooting
• Data Analysis
• Measurement Science
• Technical Documentation
• Time Management
• Organization
• Problem Solving
• Microsoft Office

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, climb, and work in a laboratory environment for extended periods
• Good hand dexterity and ability to handle precision equipment

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $25.15/hr - $31.44/hr.