Calibration Technologists and Technicians
Calibrating and testing research systems and support equipment, maintaining electronic test equipment, and analyzing system performance transfer directly to calibration work.
How to prepare: Take a hands-on measurement science course that includes comparing instrument readings with known standards and documenting calibration results.
What the civilian work involves
- Analyze test data to identify defects or determine calibration requirements.
- Calibrate devices by comparing measurements of pressure, temperature, humidity, or other environmental conditions to known standards.
- Conduct calibration tests to determine performance or reliability of mechanical, structural, or electromechanical equipment.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Microsoft Excel
- The MathWorks MATLAB