Lead Metrology Lab Specialist: Precision CMM & 3D Scanning

Anduril-1; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Metrology Specialist to program, optimize, and lead inspections across a range of products. You will work with Portable CMM, CNC/fixed CMM, CT scanner, laser tracker, and optical systems, supporting incoming quality inspections and root cause analysis.

Requires 5+ years metrology experience, GD&T, and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance; competitive benefits and equity are included.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of metrology experience with CMM programming.
• Experience with at least three metrology systems (CMM, portable CMM, laser tracker, etc.).
• Proficiency in CMM software such as Calypso or Polyworks.
• Strong GD&T knowledge (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience designing and building holding fixtures for CMMs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate metrology equipment across contact and non-contact systems to validate that parts meet requirements.
• Write, debug, and optimize inspection programs to improve accuracy, repeatability, and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot complex measurement issues — determining why an inspection is failing or producing inconsistent results — and resolve process-level problems.
• Design, build, and validate holding fixtures used on the CMMs.
• Work closely with the Quality Engineering team to support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and product design.
• Define best-practice inspection and reporting strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve lab equipment and processes (calibration, cleanliness, best practices), reducing downtime and ensuring data reliability.
• Train and mentor other metrology team members and serve as the go-to resource for difficult measurement problems.
• Help ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO 17025).

Skills

CMM programming

Multiple metrology systems

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Fixture design

Precision measuring tools

Clearance eligibility (U.S.)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or technical training

Tools

Calypso

PolyWorks

PC-DMIS

Verisurf

CMM hardware knowledge

Job description

Anduril Industries in Costa Mesa, CA is seeking a Metrology Specialist to program, optimize, and lead inspections across a range of products. You will work with Portable CMM, CNC/fixed CMM, CT scanner, laser tracker, and optical systems, supporting incoming quality inspections and root cause analysis.

Requires 5+ years metrology experience, GD&T, and ability to obtain U.S. security clearance; competitive benefits and equity are included.