Staff Metrology Engineer

Anduril
United States
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 143,000 - 191,000 annuallyFunction: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)Experience: 10+ yearsSkills: ["Detail-oriented","Written communication","Verbal communication","Mentoring","Leadership"]

Lead the launch and expansion of the dimensional metrology capability at Arsenal-1, setting the processes, calibration and gage management programs, and inspection standards that support audit-ready quality. Serve as the hands-on technical authority for measurement accuracy, GD&T standards, and inspection program validation. Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality to integrate metrology early, drive a multi-year metrology roadmap, and build a growing Metrology team.

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Anduril
Anduril
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Staff Metrology Engineer

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Job Summary

Lead the launch and expansion of the dimensional metrology capability at Arsenal-1, setting the processes, calibration and gage management programs, and inspection standards that support audit-ready quality. Serve as the hands-on technical authority for measurement accuracy, GD&T standards, and inspection program validation. Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality to integrate metrology early, drive a multi-year metrology roadmap, and build a growing Metrology team.
Location: United States
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Quality & Regulatory (Non-Software)
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Stand up the dimensional metrology lab at Arsenal-1, including equipment selection, layout, environmental controls, fixturing, and calibration and gage management programs.
  • •Act as the hands-on technical authority on dimensional measurement by writing and validating inspection programs, performing FAI and MSA (MSA / Gage R&R), and owning GD&T standards.
  • •Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate metrology early in development for better risk management and process verification.
  • •Own the multi-year metrology roadmap and define practices for the broader manufacturing network to follow.
  • •Build and lead the Arsenal-1 Metrology team, including headcount planning, interviewing and onboarding, and training/certification leveling paths.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 143,000 - 191,000 annually

Key Requirements

  • •Engineering degree and 10+ years of metrology, manufacturing, or quality engineering experience.
  • •Deep, hands-on precision-measurement expertise including CMM programming, FAI, and measurement system analysis (MSA / Gage R&R).
  • •Experience standing up or significantly expanding a dimensional metrology or inspection lab, including equipment selection, capital planning, and calibration program setup.
  • •Experience building, leading, or mentoring metrology or manufacturing teams, including hiring, training, and developing technicians.
  • •Strong knowledge of aerospace measurement techniques and quality management, including GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
Experience:10+ yearsAerospaceDefenseManufacturingQuality engineering
Skills:Detail-orientedWritten communicationVerbal communicationMentoringLeadership
Tech Stack:3D scanningOptical metrologyMeasurement systems analysisMSAGage R&RFAIGD&TASME Y14.5CMMDigital-twinData visualizationPolyWorksDataLoopLaser trackersLaser radar3D scannersHexagonZeissKeyenceLK Metrology

Eligibility

Security Clearance:Secret

Company Brief

Anduril
Designs and builds advanced defense systems combining autonomous aircraft, sensors, and AI-driven software for military and national security applications, focused on modernizing battlefield capabilities and distributed sensing.
Industry: Defense Technology
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Scaleup
Valuation: Unicorn (USD 1B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Costa Mesa, United States
Founded: 2017
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