Senior BOM Sourcing Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space (Active Clearance)
Core
End-to-end owner of supply chain for Intelligence & Space business line, driving strategic supply network development and cost management for product hardware across lifecycles.
Role type
Senior BOM Sourcing Engineer (Product Sourcing)
Builds
Product hardware for Intelligence Systems & Space programs
Domain
Defense technology, Space, Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Bill of Material (BOM) management, supplier selection and onboarding, cost engineering and TCO optimization, value-stream mapping, component qualification, risk assessment and alternate sourcing, contract negotiation, mechanical and electronics design support
Preferred skills
Master's degree, commodity/sourcing management experience, supplier development, early supplier engagement, high-mix low-volume product development, Space industry experience, commercial subcontract management
Technologies
Lattice OS, 3D command and control systems, AI-powered operating systems
Responsibilities
Deep dive into engineering BOM to ensure parts are sourced at target levels; Conduct supplier selection and onboard unique vendors; Drive on-time delivery using unique solutions; Partner with suppliers for concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and joint design development; Drive development and consolidation of manufacturing BOM; Manage total cost of program from NPI to mass production; Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize lead time; Complete BOM risk assessment and alternate component sourcing; Ensure completion of component qualifications; Reduce complexity through commonality optimization; Lead cost engineering to converge cost curve; 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