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Anduril Industries · 1 day ago

Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space (Active Clearance)

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$146K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company dedicated to enhancing military capabilities through advanced technology. The Senior Product Sourcing Engineer will oversee the strategic supply network development and cost management for product hardware, ensuring effective collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)GovernmentMilitaryNational Security

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Deep dive into your engineering Bill of Material (BOM), working closely with engineering to ensure parts being designed can be sourced & procured at a reasonable target level

Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list as well as working to onboard unique vendors to support the needs of the Space & Intelligence business team

Drive on time delivery utilizing unique solutions to break the mold of traditional Space industry lead-times and supply constraints

Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:

Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirements

Feature trade-off/trade tables

Should cost/clean sheet models

Joint design development, via clear statements of work

Simulation of mechanical & electronics designs

Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility

Manage total cost of the program, including NPI & mass production throughout NPI

Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility

Complete the BOM risk assessment, include alternate component sourcing, etc

Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of production

Reduce complexity: commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalization

Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle

Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

Managing supply issues as they arise, ensuring on time delivery at or below target cost

Qualification

Sourcing engineeringSupplier engagementValue engineeringElectronics designMechanical designCost managementTeam collaborationNegotiation skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field

8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices

Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level

Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance

Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time, variable based on program needs

Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

Preferred

Master's degree or advanced technical degree

Deeper experience within: Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devices

Deeper experience within: Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers

Deeper experience within: Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)

Deeper experience within: Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization

Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment

Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment

Direct experience in the Space industry

Experience negotiating and managing commercial subcontracts

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you.

We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents.

We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents.

Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees.

Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs.

Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting.

Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available.

Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development

Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region.

Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility.

Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options.

Pension plan with employer match.

Superannuation plan.