Metrology Engineer

Anduril-1; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Metrology Engineer to shape and improve measurement systems for high-assurance defense products. You’ll design and implement measurement methods, gages, and inspection plans while collaborating with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.

You’ll apply GD&T, perform FAI and MSA, and help establish calibration and gage management practices. A U.S. security clearance is required for this role.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical training.
• Working knowledge of dimensional metrology principles.
• Experience with GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and inspection methods.
• Experience with CMM and metrology software.
• Familiarity with FAI and MSA / Gage R&R.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, validate, and implement measurement methods, inspection programs, and gages for parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Interpret GD&T and develop inspection plans reflecting design intent.
• Perform FAI and MSA/Gage R&R to confirm capability and measurement confidence.
• Integrate metrology early with design, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Provide guidance to Metrology Technicians on programming, fixturing, and measurements.
• Troubleshoot systemic measurement issues and design solutions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written and verbal communication

Security clearance readiness

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent technical training

Tools

PC-DMIS

Calypso

PolyWorks|DataLoop

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

We are looking for aMetrology Engineer to define and improve the measurement systems that ensure the quality of the products we design and build. In this role you'll design, validate, and implement measurement methods, gages, and inspection strategies, and integrate metrology early with design, manufacturing, and quality. You'll work hands-on across contact and non-contact systems — CMMs, portable arms, 3D scanners, laser trackers, CT, and optical systems from manufacturers such as Hexagon, Zeiss, Keyence, and LK Metrology — to solve measurement problems, support root cause investigations, and provide the technical backbone for our Metrology Technicians and Specialists. Depending on experience, the scope of the role can range from supporting defined programs to independently owning the measurement strategy for complex assemblies.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, validate, and implement measurement methods, inspection programs, and gages for parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Interpret and apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5); develop inspection plans that reflect critical characteristics and design intent.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and measurement system analysis (MSA / Gage R&R) to confirm capability andmeasurementconfidence.
• Integrate metrology early with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to reduce risk and verify processes before they scale.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Metrology Technicians and Specialists on programming, methods, fixturing, and difficult measurements.
• Troubleshoot systemic measurement issues — determining why inspections fail or give inconsistent results — and design solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Support root cause investigations (RCCA), MRB, and incident management on metrology-related quality issues.
• Design and specify inspection gages, including Go/No-Go gages and automated inspection systems (vision, scans, etc.).
• Analyze measurement data using statistical methods and data-visualization tools, and report findings clearly to engineering and program stakeholders.
• Help ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO/IEC 17025) and contribute to calibration and gage management practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Engineering degree, or equivalent technical training and hands-on metrology experience.
• Working knowledge of dimensional metrology principles, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and inspection methods.
• Experience with CMM and metrology software;PolyWorkspreferred (PC-DMIS, Calypso, or equivalent acceptable).
• Experience with one or more measurement technologies — CMM, portable CMM, 3D scanning, laser tracker, CT, or optical systems.
• Familiarity with FAI and measurement system analysis (MSA / Gage R&R).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills across engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience integrating metrology early in product development and supporting design reviews.
• Experience with automated inspection (vision/scan), digital-twin, or data-visualization methods.
• Experience with large-volume metrology (laser tracker, laser radar, large-format 3D scanning).
• Experience designing and building holding fixtures for CMMs.
• Experience withPolyWorks|DataLoopor similar metrology data management platforms.
• Familiarity with calibration system requirements such as ISO/IEC 17025.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX, Jira, and manufacturing execution systems.

US Salary Range

$86,000 - $114,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

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