Telecom Calibration Technician

In This Industry, the Truth Has a Tolerance Band. Ours Is Zero.Telecom Calibration TechnicianAvalon Test Equipment | Carlsbad, CA or Dallas, TX | Full-Time$25.00 - $40.00 per hour, based on experienceWhy Avalon?"In This Industry, the Truth Has a Tolerance Band. Ours Is Zero." "” That's not just a tagline. It's our standard we try to reach every single day.At Avalon Test Equipment, our culture is rooted in truth and integrity "” in the lab, with our customers, and with each other. Our team drives that culture, and we're proud of it. When a technician signs off on a calibration certificate here, it means something. There's no rounding up, no cutting corners, no fudging the data. The number is right, or we don't sign it.We're not just another test and measurement company "” we're the team keeping the telecommunications, aerospace, military, semiconductor, and automotive industries running precisely. Accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.1, technical excellence is our baseline, not our goal.If you hold yourself to the same standard "” and want to work alongside people who do too "” you'll fit right in here.Who we find succeeds in this role?People with hands-on field experience with telecom test and measurement equipment, RF Calibration Technicians, Electricians, Electrical EngineersWhat You'll DoYou'll be hands-on every day, keeping precision instruments sharp and our customers' operations running. That means:• Calibrating test and measurement equipment across RF, Optical, and Mechanical disciplines "” applying your knowledge of electronics, physics, and measurement science to ensure every reading counts• Troubleshooting and repairing out-of-tolerance equipment through adjustments, component replacement, and correction factors• Documenting your work "” preparing calibration reports, certificates, and maintaining accurate records that our ISO accreditation depends on• Supporting customers "” phone support for rental customers, on-site visits, and occasional multi-week travel (up to 50%)• Working alongside a sharp lab team "” learning from senior techs, sharing your own expertise, and growing your skills every dayWhat We're Looking ForYou don't need to be perfect "” you need to be curious, precise, and committed to doing it right.Required:• High school diploma or equivalent• 3+ year of hands-on electronics test & measurement experience• Solid math and algebra skills, and a basic grasp of statistics• Good written and verbal communication skills• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel• A self-starter mindset and a team-first attitudePreferred:• 3+ years of experience in the Telecom industry• Familiarity with Quality Management SystemsThe Physical RealityWe want you prepared for the real environment:• Frequent standing, sitting, and use of hands and fingers• Lifting up to 65 lbs• Working near mechanical and electrical equipment• Climate-controlled lab environment with occasional exposure to heat/cold• Occasional driving and air travel requiredWhat We OfferWe take care of our people. Period.$25.00 - $40.00/hour, based on experience• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance• Life Insurance & Disability coverage• 401(k)• Vacation, Sick Time & Paid Holidays• Monday - Friday scheduleReady to Calibrate Your Career?Apply today and join a team that measures everything "” including how well we treat our employees.Avalon Test Equipment is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds.This job description provides an overview of the role. Responsibilities may evolve as business needs change.

Created: 2026-05-08