Metrology Engineer
Anduril
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.
As a Metrology Engineer, you'll refine and implement precise measurement processes crucial for top-quality defense manufacturing. You'll be a key player in advancing Anduril's digital and autonomous production, applying your knowledge in 3D scanning, optical metrology, and simulations. Your role involves early collaboration with various teams to integrate metrology for real-time verification and quality control, enhancing product monitoring. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in precision measurement, digital twins, automation, GD&T and process improvement. If you're keen on innovating metrology in defense manufacturing and making a tangible difference, this role awaits you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to integrate metrology early in development for better risk management and process verification.
- Define and implement a metrology roadmap that supports Anduril's production and manufacturing goals.
- Lead design and manufacturing of inspection gages that will support production inline inspection and receiving inspections. Mix between Go/No-Go gages and automated inspection system (vision, scans, etc…)
- Ensure consistent metrology practices throughout product development, from design validation to mass production.
- Create a comprehensive metrology plan using 3D scanning, CMM, data visualization, and digital twin technologies to improve quality and precision.
- Adopt advanced metrology techniques like GD&T, FAI, and measurement system analysis to meet aerospace and defense industry standards.
- Lead efforts to analyze product quality using data, focusing on measurement accuracy and consistency in manufacturing.
- Help supplier quality engineers enhance metrology practices to meet Anduril's quality standards.
- Assist product quality engineers with RCCA, MRB, and incident management to address metrology-related quality issues.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Engineering degree required.
- Experience in leading metrology or manufacturing teams.
- Knowledge of aerospace measurement techniques and quality management, including GD&T.
- Skilled in enhancing product quality and measurement systems.
- Familiar with product development processes and AS9100 standards.
- Understands budgeting and forecasting.
- Expert in mechanical/electrical manufacturing standards and practices.
- Proficient in data analysis and using statistical software.
- Able to analyze measurement data and report findings.
- Experience with CMM and metrology software such as Polyworks.
- Experience with large volume Metrology equipment such as Laser tracker, Laser radar, 3D scanner.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Detail-oriented with leadership abilities.
- Good at communication and teamwork.
- Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX, Jira, and manufacturing execution systems.
- Must be able to obtain and hold a U.S. security clearance
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance is a plus
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:
- Platinum Healthcare Benefits: For U.S. roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
- For UK roles, Private Medical Insurance (PMI): Anduril will cover the full cost of the insurance premium for an employee and dependents.
- For AUS roles, Private health plan through Bupa: Coverage is fully subsidized by Anduril.
- Basic Life/AD&D and long-term disability insurance 100% covered by Anduril, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a holiday hiatus in December, and highly competitive PTO plans.
- 16 weeks of paid Caregiver & Wellness Leave to care for a family member, bond with your baby, or tend to your own medical condition.
- Family Planning & Parenting Support: Fertility (eg, IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carrier coverage with additional benefits and resources to provide support from planning to parenting.
- Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy, life coaching, and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, available to you as well.
- A professional development stipend is available to all Andurilians.
- Daily Meals and Provisions: For many of our offices this means breakfast, lunch and fully stocked micro-kitchens.
- Company-funded commuter benefits available based on your region.
- Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).
- 401(k) retirement savings plan - both a traditional and Roth 401(k). (US roles only)
The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process.
Anduril is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Anduril team is made up of incredibly talented and unique individuals, who together are disrupting industry norms by creating new paths towards the future of defense technology. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the CA Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. We actively encourage members of recognized minorities, women, Veterans, and those with disabilities to apply, and we work to create a welcoming and supportive environment for all applicants throughout the interview process. If you are someone passionate about working on problems that have a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you!
To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit https://anduril.com/applicant-privacy-notice/.