Metrology Engineer 1

Job overview

Metrology Engineer 1 is a full-time onsite role in Goose Creek, South Carolina, with multiple shifts and no telework eligibility. Compensation is not specified. Newport News Shipbuilding designs, builds, and refuels U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and builds nuclear submarines. The engineer develops and evaluates calibration systems and methods for measuring objects. By analyzing measurement uncertainty and accuracy, the role helps establish reliable measurement processes that support production operations and component evaluation.

What you'll do

• Develop and evaluate metrology calibration systems
• identify error sources that contribute to measurement uncertainty
• develop calibration methods and techniques based on measurement science, technical analysis, and accuracy and precision requirements
• support operations by using advanced metrology equipment to evaluate components and assemblies alongside technicians.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

metrology engineer 1

metrology

calibration systems

measurement science

measurement uncertainty

quality and planning

spatialanalyzer

newport news shipbuilding

huntington ingalls industries

goose creek sc

multiple shifts

u.s. citizenship required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans, on-site health centers, telemedicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, 401(k) savings options, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, discounts, and education scholarships.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program; SpatialAnalyzer experience is preferred.

About the employer

Huntington Ingalls Industries is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.