Metrology Engineer

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Anduril Industries

Santa Ana, California, United States

On-site

Posted April 15, 2026

Job Description

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

Anduril’s Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies, processes, and materials for cutting-edge defense hardware. The team is developing deployable static and moving surfaces, undersea and sea to air vehicles, and scaling these products in our new manufacturing facilities.

ABOUT THE JOB

We are looking for a Metrology Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in Santa Ana, CA working in a cutting-edge production environment to advance the state-of-the-possible in maritime manufacturing. In this role, you will blend hands-on inspection with data-driven engineering analysis. You will be responsible for developing automated inspection routines for CMMs, creating alignment strategies for large- scale laser tracker measurements, and analyzing dimensional data to provide actionable feedback to the entire organization. Your work will support the full product lifecycle, from initial R&D and prototyping to process validation and full-rate production within our AS9100 certified system. This role requires a problem- solver's mindset and a passion for turning data into manufacturing improvement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Develop, program, and execute inspection routines for CMMs, portable arms, and laser trackers using software like PC-DMIS, Polyworks, and Spatial Analyzer.
Analyze inspection data to perform root cause analysis, support statistical process control (SPC) initiatives, and conduct capability studies.
Collaborate with Design and Manufacturing Engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability/Inspectability (DFM/DFI) feedback on new products.
Interpret complex engineering drawings and 3D CAD models to create comprehensive inspection plans that effectively validate GD&T requirements.
Generate clear and concise inspection reports and present findings to cross-functional teams to drive corrective actions.
Support the development and documentation of standard operating procedures for metrology processes within our AS9100 Quality Management System.
Assist in maintaining metrology equipment calibration and contribute to the selection of new measurement technology.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

8+ years of experience in a manufacturing, quality, or metrology engineering role.
Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
Strong proficiency in interpreting and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) per the ASME Y14.5 standard.
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