Sr Metrology Engineer (R4960)

@ Shield AI
Shield AIshieldai.com

Sr Metrology Engineer (R4960)

Posted 3 months ago

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About the job

Shield AI is a defense-tech company developing autonomous systems for military and civilian applications worldwide. The role focuses on metrology strategy, inspection planning, and ensuring hardware quality in aerospace, defense, or robotics manufacturing environments.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in metrology or quality
  • Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Experience with measurement systems
  • Understanding of manufacturing drawings
  • Developing inspection strategies

Qualifications

  • Experience in aerospace or defense
  • Proficient with metrology software
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to interpret CAD models
  • Regional or global collaboration skills

Full job description

Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software, V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, and Aechelon simulation and synthetic reality technologies. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Job Description:

Join a high-impact quality engineering team supporting the development and production of next-generation autonomous systems. This role is focused on dimensional analysis, metrology strategy, and inspection planning to ensure hardware meets critical design and manufacturing requirements. You will work closely with design, manufacturing, supplier quality, and production teams to develop scalable inspection methodologies that improve product quality, repeatability, and manufacturing confidence.

We are seeking a Metrology Engineer with experience in dimensional inspection, GD&T interpretation, measurement system analysis, and metrology process development within aerospace, defense, robotics, or precision manufacturing environments.


What you'll do:

  • Develop and execute dimensional inspection strategies for complex mechanical assemblies and precision components
  • Perform dimensional analysis and measurement studies to validate design intent, manufacturing capability, and assembly fit
  • Define metrology processes, tooling, and inspection methods using CMMs, laser trackers, scanners, and other precision measurement systems
  • Partner with design and manufacturing teams to improve tolerance schemes, GD&T application, and inspection efficiency
  • Support root cause investigations related to dimensional nonconformance, assembly variation, and manufacturing defects
  • Analyze measurement and process capability data to improve repeatability, product quality, and production readiness

    • Required qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience in metrology, dimensional engineering, manufacturing quality, or precision inspection environments
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, tolerance analysis, datum structures, and dimensional validation methods
  • Experience programming or operating metrology equipment such as CMMs, laser trackers, structured light scanners, or portable measurement systems
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation for complex assemblies
  • Experience developing inspection plans, measurement strategies, and process capability studies in production environments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate technical findings across cross-functional teams

    • Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience supporting aerospace, defense, robotics, or autonomous systems programs
  • Familiarity with AS9100, ISO 9001, and regulated manufacturing environments
  • Experience with NX, PolyWorks, PC-DMIS, SpatialAnalyzer, or similar metrology and dimensional analysis software
  • Experience supporting first article inspections (FAI), production qualification, or supplier quality initiatives


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    Full-time regular employee offer package:

    Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

    Temporary employee offer package:

    Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

    Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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    Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

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