Metrology Technician (2nd Shift)

<div class="content-intro"><p>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.</p></div><p><span data-ccp-props="{}"><strong>ABOUT THE TEAM</strong></span></p> <p>We are looking for an early-career <strong>Metrology Technician </strong>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.</p> <p><strong>This role will support our 2nd shift teams and expected to work 3PM-11:30PM.<br><br></strong></p> <p><strong>WHAT YOU'LL DO</strong></p> <ul> <li>Operate CNC and manual CMMs and optical measurement systems to perform dimensional inspections of machined, molded, and assembled parts per established inspection plans.</li> <li>Load, run, and monitor existing CMM and optical inspection programs; fixture and align parts correctly for each routine.</li> <li>Use metrology hand tools (calipers, micrometers, height gages, pin gages, thread gages) for quick checks and receiving inspections.</li> <li>Learn to operate a Faro portable arm with 3D laser scanner for large-assembly and complex-geometry inspections under the guidance of senior staff.</li> <li>Read and interpret engineering drawings, including basic GD&T callouts, to understand what features to measure and the applicable tolerances.</li> <li>Record measurement results accurately and completely in inspection reports and data systems.</li> <li>Flag out-of-tolerance conditions and escalate to senior technicians or quality engineers for disposition.</li> <li>Perform daily startup checks and basic maintenance on CMM and optical equipment; keep the metrology lab clean, organized, and audit-ready.</li> <li>Follow all quality management system procedures (AS9100) and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED; technical coursework, vocational training, or an Associate's degree in a related field is a plus.</li> <li>Up to 2 years of experience operating a CMM or performing dimensional inspection (internships, co-ops, and school lab time count).</li> <li>Basic familia