Metrology Specialist — Precision CMM & GD&T Expert

Radiant; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical plan

One Medical membership

Vision plan

Dental plan

Parental leave

Educational program with Penn State

Daily catered lunch

Job summary

Radiant seeks a Metrology Specialist in El Segundo, CA to advance precision measurement for our nuclear reactor components. You will perform complex dimensional inspections, program CMMs, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to translate tolerances into repeatable verification methods.

The role focuses on developing measurement strategies, evaluating new metrology tech, and establishing scalable inspection capabilities across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of dimensional metrology, precision inspection, or related technical environment.
• Hands-on experience programming and operating CMMs, developing routines and evaluating results.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings, CAD models, tolerances, and specs.
• Proficiency with micrometers, calipers, height gauges, bore gauges, and other inspection tools.
• Understanding of measurement accuracy, repeatability, reproducibility, and calibration principles.
• Ability to develop inspection approaches for complex geometries and tight tolerances.
• Strong problem-solving to investigate dimensional discrepancies and propose solutions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as metrology SME, advising on precision measurement and verification methodologies.
• Perform complex dimensional inspections using CMMs and other instruments.
• Develop and optimize CMM programs, setups, fixturing, and reporting.
• Evaluate and implement new metrology equipment and inspection methods.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to meet critical dimensions and tolerances.
• Apply GD&T to interpret drawings and establish verification strategies.
• Support design for inspectability by early collaboration with Design/Manufacturing Eng.
• Establish and improve metrology processes and standardized reporting.
• Advance inspection tech and automation to improve throughput.
• Manage measurement equipment calibration and traceability.
• Assist root cause analysis on measurement discrepancies across teams.
• Partner cross-functionally to enable scalable production.

Skills

Dimensional metrology

CMM programming

GD&T

Engineering drawings interpretation

Measurement uncertainty

Root cause analysis

Independent work

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Metrology

Tools

PC-DMIS

ZEISS CALYPSO

PolyWorks

CMM software

Job description

Radiant seeks a Metrology Specialist in El Segundo, CA to advance precision measurement for our nuclear reactor components. You will perform complex dimensional inspections, program CMMs, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to translate tolerances into repeatable verification methods.

The role focuses on developing measurement strategies, evaluating new metrology tech, and establishing scalable inspection capabilities across the product lifecycle.