Metrology Technician (2nd Shift)
Quick Summary
Anduril Industries seeks an early-career Metrology Technician for 2nd shift dimensional inspection work using CMMs, optical measurement systems, and portable arm equipment.
Skills & Keywords
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Operate CNC and manual CMMs and optical measurement systems to perform dimensional inspections of machined, molded, and assembled parts per established inspection plans.
- Load, run, and monitor existing CMM and optical inspection programs; fixture and align parts correctly for each routine.
- Use metrology hand tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin gages, thread gages) for quick checks and receiving inspections.
- Learn to operate a Faro portable arm with 3D laser scanner for large-assembly and complex-geometry inspections under the guidance of senior staff.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, including basic GD&T callouts, to understand what features to measure and the applicable tolerances.
- Record measurement results accurately and completely in inspection reports and data systems.
- Flag out-of-tolerance conditions and escalate to senior technicians or quality engineers for disposition.
- Perform daily startup checks and basic maintenance on CMM and optical equipment; keep the metrology lab clean, organized, and audit-ready.
- Follow all quality management system procedures (AS9100) and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or GED; technical coursework, vocational training, or an Associate's degree in a related field is a plus.
- Up to 2 years of experience operating a CMM or performing dimensional inspection (internships, co-ops, and school lab time count).
- Basic familiarity with metrology hand tools (calipers, micrometers, gages).
- Ability to read engineering drawings and understand basic dimensional tolerances.
- Strong attention to detail and a methodical, quality-first mindset.
- Willingness to learn new equipment and software in a hands-on environment.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.
- Exposure to CMM or optical measurement software such as PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, Calypso, or OGP Zone3.
- Introductory knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
- Experience in a manufacturing, machine shop, or quality lab setting.
- Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Interest in growing into CMM, optical, and portable arm programming as well as 3D scanning and broader metrology disciplines over time.
- No Financial RequestsAnduril will never solicit payment or demand personal financial details (such as banking information, credit card numbers, or social security numbers) at any stage of our hiring process. Our legitimate recruitment is entirely free for candidates.
- Please always verify communications Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address. Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Direct from Anduril: If you receive an email from one of our recruiters, it will only come from an @anduril.com address.
- Via Agency Partner: If contacted by a recruiting agency for an Anduril role, their email will clearly identify their agency. If you suspect any suspicious activity, please verify the agency's authenticity by reaching out to contact@anduril.com.
- Exercise Caution with Unsolicited Outreach If you receive any communication that appears suspicious, contains grammatical errors, or makes unusual requests, do not engage. Always confirm the sender's email domain is @anduril.com before providing any personal information or clicking on links.
- What to Do If You Suspect Fraud Should you encounter any questionable or fraudulent outreach claiming to be from Anduril, please report it immediately to contact@anduril.com. Your proactive caution is invaluable in protecting your personal information and upholding the security and trustworthiness of our recruitment efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
Total rewards package
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.
Anduril is committed to maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate Anduril representatives, luring job seekers with false interviews or job offers. These scammers often attempt to extract payment or sensitive personal information.
ABOUT THE TEAM
We are looking for an early-career Metrology Technician to join our Quality team and perform hands-on dimensional inspections of the components and assemblies we design and manufacture. In this role you will spend the majority of your time operating coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and optical measurement systems, running established inspection programs and recording accurate measurement data. You will also have the opportunity to learn how to operate a portable CMM arm with 3D laser scanner for more complex geometry and large-assembly work. You will work under the guidance of a metrology engineer, following documented procedures and inspection plans to support production throughput and product quality. As you grow in the role, there will be opportunities to learn how to program CMMs, optical systems, and portable arm routines. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys precise, repeatable measurement work and wants to build a long-term career in metrology within a fast-paced defense technology environment.
This role will support our 2nd shift teams and expected to work 3PM-11:30PM.
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Anduril Industries
Costa Mesa, CA
About Anduril Industries
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that develops AI-powered military systems and autonomous technology for U.S. and allied military capabilities.
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