Build a career in precision metrology
We're an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited calibration laboratory (IAS CL-112), Native American–owned small business in Phoenix, AZ. We hire people who care about getting measurements right and growing with a team that takes its quality system seriously.
Veteran Hiring Preference
FCI observes a veteran hiring preference across all positions. Qualified veterans and transitioning service members are strongly encouraged to apply and will receive preferential consideration consistent with applicable state and federal law and FCI hiring policy.
PMEL / TMDE Trained
Military PMEL (USAF 2P0X1) and TMDE (Army/USMC 35T, Navy CALIB) training is strongly preferred for every calibration and metrology position. Recent separations and transitioning service members — we want to talk to you.
Accredited career path
Defined Trainee → Tech → Lead → Senior → Engineer progression. We document the competencies we develop in you, per ISO/IEC 17025 Cl. 6.2.
Real disciplines, real customers
Dimensional, mechanical, electrical, RF/microwave, thermal, pressure/torque, chemical — and customers in aerospace, DoD, semiconductor, medical, and energy.
Owned and led by metrologists
Native American–owned small business. Engineering-first culture. Leadership is on the floor, not behind a glass wall.
Open positions
Tap any role to view its full Job Description (PDF), or click "Apply" to jump to the application form below with the position pre-selected. Future-state roles are listed for transparency on where we're scaling — feel free to apply even if a role is marked "Future." Roles we are actively hiring for are highlighted in blue, and roles already filled are shown in gray.
Executive
Chief Operating Officer
Owns FCI day-to-day operations, lab capacity planning, P&L, and the cross-functional management system.
Executive Assistant to the COO
Calendar, travel, board materials, and confidential admin support for the COO and executive team.
Laboratory
Laboratory Manager
Runs the floor: technician scheduling, scope of accreditation, equipment uptime, and on-time delivery.
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Right-hand to the Lab Manager — workflow oversight, technician mentoring, and queue prioritization.
Metrology Engineer
Owns measurement uncertainty budgets, new procedure validation, and scope expansions.
Senior Calibration Technician
Discipline expert across 3+ measurement areas; develops procedures, trains technicians.
Lead Calibration Technician
Working lead — performs calibrations and coordinates a small technician team day-to-day.
Calibration Technician
Performs accredited calibrations in one or more measurement disciplines under documented procedures.
Calibration Technician in Training
Entry-level path into accredited calibration work. Structured training under a Senior Technician.
Quality
Quality Assurance Manager
Independent QA function per ISO 17025 — internal audits, CARs, management review, scope changes.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Supports the QA Manager on document control, internal audits, training records, and CAR follow-up.
Operations
Field Service Coordinator
Owns onsite calibration logistics — travel, customer permits, equipment kits, and field tech scheduling.
Operations Assistant
Runs the front-of-house operational cycle: quoting, receiving, invoicing, customer intake, and equipment dispatch under the Operations Manager.
Operations Manager
Scale role. Owns the operations function end-to-end — intake, quoting, invoicing, AR/AP, purchasing, supplier qualification, and non-technical vendor management.
Business Development
Business Development Manager
Outbound, RFPs, federal contracting, trade-show presence, and partner relationship management.
Account Manager, Key Accounts
Quote-to-cash relationship owner for FCI's largest customers (DoD primes, aerospace OEMs).