Lead Quality Inspector, 2nd Shift

Anduril · Santa Ana, California, United States

Posted Nov 6, 2026 · full time

Est. total comp~$72K–$116K

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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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Quality team is the frontline guardian of reliability and safety at Anduril. We are responsible for a wide range of activities crucial to the manufacturing lifecycle—from operating specialized inspection equipment and performing rigorous quality control checks, to optimizing workflows and maintaining a safe, world-class production environment. We partner directly with engineering and production to ensure our systems work flawlessly the first time, every time.

ABOUT THE JOB

Anduril is seeking a Lead Quality Inspector to join our rapidly growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will work with cutting-edge technology aimed at advancing the state-of-the-possible. …

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Required 3 items

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: 3+ years of experience in aerospace, defense, military, or high-reliability hardware testing

Clearance and work authorization: US person (ITAR)

Preferred 9 items

Skills and tools: GD&T, Blueprints, Calipers and micrometers, CMM, AS9100, ISO 9001, Excel, Outlook, Word

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