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Metrology Lab Specialist

Anduril· Quality Reliability & System Safety : Quality Engineering : Metrology
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Costa Mesa, CA$47/hr - $62/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Metrology Specialist to program, optimize, and lead complex inspections across a wide variety of products, supporting incoming quality inspections, internally manufactured components, quality investigations, and root cause analysis within Anduril's Metrology lab.

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).

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.

Skills

Required:Metrology programmingCMM software proficiencyGD&T (ASME Y14.5)Fixture design for CMMsProblem solving / root cause analysisCommunication

Benefits

  • Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.
  • Top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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