Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space (Active Clearance)
Core
End-to-end owner of supply chain for Anduril's Intelligence & Space business line, responsible for engineering support, vendor onboarding, sourcing, pricing, and negotiating for the total Bill of Material (BOM).
Role type
Senior Product Sourcing Engineer (Intelligence Systems & Space)
Builds
Hardware components and systems for military intelligence and space programs
Domain
Defense technology, Space industry, Electronics and mechanical devices
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Value/procurement engineering, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Bill of Material (BOM) management, Supplier selection and onboarding, Cost engineering, Supply network optimization, Risk assessment for components
Preferred skills
Design and development of electronics/mechanical devices, Commodity/sourcing management, Supplier development, Early supplier engagement, High-mix low-volume product development, Space industry experience, Commercial subcontract negotiation
Technologies
Lattice OS, 3D command and control systems, AI-powered operating systems
Responsibilities
Deep dive into engineering BOM to ensure parts can be sourced at target levels; Conduct supplier selection and onboard unique vendors; Drive on-time delivery using unique solutions to break traditional lead-times; Partner with suppliers for concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and joint design development; Manage total cost of the program including NPI and mass production; Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time; Complete BOM risk assessment and alternate component sourcing; Ensure completion of all component qualifications; Reduce complexity through commonality optimization; Lead cost engineering activities to converge cost curves; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation; Manage supply issues to ensure on-time delivery at target cost
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC