Metrology Lab Specialist

XYZ Venture Capital; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Health benefits

Career development

Job summary

Anduril Industries seeks an experienced Metrology Specialist to program, optimize, and lead complex inspections across across multiple metrology platforms. You will develop inspection programs, troubleshoot measurement issues, and mentor teammates in a high-precision lab environment.

The role involves building fixtures, collaborating with Quality Engineering, and ensuring compliance with AS9100/ISO 17025 while supporting rapid, reliable data acquisition and analysis for defense-grade components.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of metrology experience, including programming CMMs.
• Hands-on experience with at least three different types of metrology equipment (CMMs, laser trackers, portable CMMs, CT scanners, etc.).
• Proficiency with CMM software; Calypso or PolyWorks preferred (PC-DMIS/Verisurf acceptable).
• Excellent understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience designing and building holding fixtures for CMMs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, height gauges, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities; ability to obtain/maintain U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Program and operate metrology equipment to validate parts meet requirements.
• Write, debug, and optimize inspection programs to improve accuracy and cycle time.
• Troubleshoot complex measurement issues and resolve process-level problems.
• Design, build, and validate CMM holding fixtures.
• Collaborate with Quality Engineering for root cause analysis and problem-solving.
• Define best-practice inspection and reporting strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain and improve lab equipment and processes, reducing downtime and ensuring data reliability.
• Train and mentor team members on measurement techniques.
• Help ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO 17025 standards.

Skills

Metrology expertise

CMM programming

GD&T ASME Y14.5

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Associate’s degree or technical training

Tools

Calypso

PolyWorks

PC-DMIS

Verisurf

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 a highly skilled Metrology Specialist to program, optimize, and lead complex inspections across a wide variety of products that we design and develop. In this role you will write, debug, and optimize inspection programs across contact and non-contact systems, troubleshoot the most difficult measurement problems, and help shape how the lab does its work. As the Metrology lab grows, you will work across a range of equipment - Portable CMM, CNC/fixed CMM, CT scanner, laser tracker, and optical systems from manufacturers such as Hexagon, Zeiss, Keyence, and LK Metrology - supporting incoming quality inspections, internally manufactured components, quality investigations, and root cause analysis, while mentoring other members of the team.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of metrology experience, including programming CMMs.
• Hands-on experience with at least three different types of metrology equipment (CNC CMM, portable CMM, laser tracker, large-volume or automated 3D scanners, optical comparator, etc.).
• Proficiency with CMM software; Calypso or Polyworks preferred (PC-DMIS, Verisurf, MCosmos, or equivalent acceptable with the ability to learn PolyWorks and Calypso quickly).
• Excellent understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience designing and building holding fixtures for CMMs.
• Proficiency with precision measuring equipment (micrometers, height gauges, and other hand tools).
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s degree or technical training.
• Experience with advanced or specialized inspection methods, including NDT.
• Experience with CT scanning and automated or large-volume 3D scanning.
• Experience with PolyWorks|DataLoop or similar metrology data management platforms.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 17025 quality systems.

US Hourly Range: $47 - $62 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:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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