Metrology Engineer

About the Role

Anduril Industries is seeking a Metrology Engineer to establish and lead the measurement systems crucial for ensuring product quality at their Atlanta, GA facility. This is a greenfield role where you will design the metrology lab space, specify and procure equipment, coordinate installation, and bring it online. You will be responsible for designing, validating, and implementing measurement methods, gages, and inspection strategies, integrating metrology early in the design, manufacturing, and quality processes.

The initial focus will be on the ALTIUS program, bringing component and subassembly inspection in-house. You will work hands-on with contact and non-contact systems, including CMMs, portable arms, 3D scanners, laser trackers, CT, and optical systems from manufacturers such as Hexagon, Zeiss, OGP, and Keyence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the buildout of the Arsenal-1 metrology lab, including space layout, equipment specification and procurement, vendor coordination, and partnering with Facilities on rigging, transport, and installation.
• Coordinate with the calibration team for new equipment introduction and compliance.
• Design, validate, and implement measurement methods, inspection programs, and gages for parts, assemblies, and processes.
• Develop and maintain CMM programs using PC-DMIS, PolyWorks, or equivalent for ALTIUS components and subassemblies.
• Interpret and apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) and develop inspection plans that reflect critical characteristics and design intent.
• Evaluate inspection and measurement requirements driven by revision and design changes.
• Perform First Article Inspections (FAI) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA / Gage R&R).
• Integrate metrology early with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to reduce risk and verify processes.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Metrology Technicians and Specialists.
• Troubleshoot systemic measurement issues and design solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Support root cause investigations (RCCA), MRB, and incident management related to metrology.
• Design and specify inspection gages, including Go/No-Go gages and automated inspection systems.
• Analyze measurement data using statistical methods and data-visualization tools, and report findings to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., AS9100, ISO/IEC 17025) and contribute to calibration and gage management.
• Partner with the HQ metrology team to align equipment, software, and inspection processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Engineering degree, or equivalent technical training and hands-on metrology experience.
• Strong working knowledge of dimensional metrology principles, GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and inspection methods.
• Hands-on CMM programming experience; PC-DMIS and/or PolyWorks preferred (Calypso or equivalent acceptable).
• Experience with one or more additional measurement technologies, such as portable CMM / articulating arm (FARO), 3D scanning, laser tracker, or optical systems (OGP, Keyence).
• Experience with fixturing for metrology.
• Familiarity with FAI and measurement system analysis (MSA / Gage R&R).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Hands-on, self-directed, and comfortable owning logistics and coordination.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience standing up or relocating a metrology lab.
• Experience integrating metrology early in product development.
• Experience designing and building holding fixtures for CMMs in NX or SolidWorks.
• Experience with automated inspection (vision/scan), digital-twin, or data-visualization methods.
• Experience with large-volume metrology (laser tracker, laser radar, large-format 3D scanning).
• Experience with PolyWorks|DataLoop or similar metrology data management platforms.
• Familiarity with calibration system requirements such as ISO/IEC 17025.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter, NX, Jira, and manufacturing execution systems.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environments.

US Salary Range

$132,000 — $198,000 USD