Metrology Lab Specialist

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 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:

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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