Senior Metrology Engineer
Shield AI is a U.S. defense-technology company developing mission-autonomy software and autonomous aircraft for military and allied operations.
Funding history
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About Shield AI
Founded in 2015, Shield AI builds Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft for operations in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments. Its current site also presents Aechelon synthetic-reality simulation and Vision Systems detection and tracking products.
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Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will develop and execute dimensional inspection strategies for complex assemblies and precision components. You will validate design intent and manufacturing capability through measurement studies, define inspection methods using precision measurement systems, improve GD&T and tolerance schemes, and investigate dimensional nonconformances.
Requirements
- 5+ years of metrology, dimensional engineering, manufacturing quality, or precision inspection experience
- GD&T, tolerance analysis, datum structures, and dimensional validation knowledge
- Experience operating or programming CMMs, laser trackers, structured-light scanners, or portable measurement systems
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models, and manufacturing documentation
- Experience developing inspection plans, measurement strategies, and process capability studies
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute dimensional inspection strategies for complex mechanical assemblies and precision components
- Perform dimensional analysis and measurement studies
- Define metrology processes, tooling, and inspection methods
- Improve tolerance schemes, GD&T application, and inspection efficiency
- Support root-cause investigations for dimensional nonconformance and manufacturing defects
- Analyze measurement and process capability data
Benefits
- Bonus
- Equity
- Benefits