Metrology Technician: CMM & 3D Scanning Specialist

Mosaic.tech; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking an early-career Metrology Technician to join our Quality team. You will operate CMMs and optical measurement systems, inspect machined and assembled parts, and record data. This role offers growth toward CMM programming and 3D scanning under senior staff.

The position supports 2nd shift (3PM–11:30PM) and promises a dynamic, defense-technology environment with opportunities for long-term career development and equity rewards.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a CMM or performing dimensional inspection (internships count).
• Ability to read engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Willingness to learn new metrology equipment and software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC and manual CMMs and optical measurement systems to inspect parts per plans.
• Load, run, and monitor inspection programs; fixture and align parts correctly.
• Use metrology hand tools for quick checks and receiving inspections.
• Learn to operate a Faro portable arm for large assemblies under supervision.
• Record results in inspection reports and data systems.
• Flag out-of-tolerance conditions and escalate as needed.
• Perform startup checks and maintain metrology equipment; keep lab audit-ready.
• Follow AS9100 procedures and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read engineering drawings

Security clearance eligibility

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMs

Optical measurement systems

Faro portable arm

PolyWorks / PC-DMIS / Calypso

Job description

Anduril Industries is seeking an early-career Metrology Technician to join our Quality team. You will operate CMMs and optical measurement systems, inspect machined and assembled parts, and record data. This role offers growth toward CMM programming and 3D scanning under senior staff.

The position supports 2nd shift (3PM–11:30PM) and promises a dynamic, defense-technology environment with opportunities for long-term career development and equity rewards.