Metrology Lab Specialist
Anduril Industries is hiring a Metrology Lab Specialist. It pays $47-$62/hr and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
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Program and operate complex contact and non-contact metrology equipment to inspect parts and resolve measurement issues.
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.
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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How we rate this
Metrology Lab Specialist at Anduril Industries rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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