Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer
L3Harris · Huntsville, AL
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Quality
- Travel
- 10%
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level quality role at L3Harris (aerospace & defense) in Huntsville, AL. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, MSA / Gage R&R, ISO 9001, AS9100
- Day to day
- about 10% travel
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Quality Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $83k–$113k.
Median of the low and high ends of 6 live postings that list pay, out of 36 quality engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Alabama plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 35 other live quality postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (6+ vs 5+)
Typical $83k–$113k, from 6 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- Root cause 44%
- ✓ AS9100 31%
- ✓ Six Sigma 31%
- Supplier quality 28%
- ✓ Lean 28%
- ✓ New product launch 28%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Power BI / Tableau, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: L3Harris in Huntsville
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Full description from L3HarrisAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Essential Functions
Coordinate external calibration service providers and ensure vendor calibrations meet traceability and documentation
requirements
per AS9100 and ISO 17025.
Evaluate and lead out‑of‑tolerance condition investigations and support impact assessments when measurement instruments are identified as out of calibration.
Lead internal and external audits related to calibration and quality systems.
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and QA teams to resolve calibration‑related issues.
Serve as the subject matter expert for metrology and calibration operations, providing technical leadership, developing procedures, and mentoring team members on measurement best practices.
Work cross‑functionally to implement quality control measures that ensure the accuracy and reliability of tools critical to production processes.
Lead metrology development projects, including the design, implementation, and validation of new instrumentation and measurement methods.
Support Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) studies for problem‑solving initiatives and new product launch
qualifications
as they relate to calibration and metrology.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, OR a graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
Extensive experience in calibration, metrology, or measurement systems within a manufacturing environment.
Experience working within quality management systems such as ISO 9001 or AS9100.
Strong understanding of calibration traceability, measurement uncertainty, and measurement system reliability.
Ability to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
Valid driver’s license required.
Travel less than 10%.
requirements
for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer
Job Location: Huntsville, AL
Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week
Job Description
We are seeking a Calibration and Metrology Quality Engineer to join our growing team at the Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL. In this pivotal role, you will lead calibration and metrology operations, serving as a technical bridge between manufacturing teams, engineering, and our third‑party laboratory to ensure all measurement systems meet regulatory standards. You will oversee calibration workflows, ensure compliance with industry regulations, and drive quality assurance initiatives that directly support mission‑critical production. If you are passionate about precision measurement, quality excellence, and innovation, we encourage you to apply and become an essential part of our team.
Preferred Additional Skills
Experience using Microsoft Power Platform tools (Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint) to develop quality metric dashboards and automate calibration workflows.
Hands‑on experience with dimensional measurement equipment and calibration procedures.
Project management experience, with formal training or certification (PMP, Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or Lean certification) applied to quality systems, calibration programs, or process improvement initiatives.
Experience maintaining a calibrated asset inventory using calibration management software (such as GageTrack or similar), ensuring all equipment is tracked, scheduled, and documented according to defined calibration requirements.