Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Core Tech
Core
Drives strategic supply network development and cost management for Anduril's Core Tech product portfolio, collaborating with suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing to accelerate product development and optimize total cost of ownership.
Role type
Senior Product Sourcing Engineer (Hardware/Defense)
Builds
Core Tech product portfolio (electronics and mechanical devices) for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology / Hardware engineering / Supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Supplier selection and engagement, Value/procurement engineering, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Manufacturing BOM development, CAPEX management, Value-stream mapping, Component qualification, Cost engineering, Supply network optimization, Electronics/mechanical device design knowledge
Preferred skills
Master's in Mechanical Engineering, High-mix low-volume product development experience, Early supplier engagement, Commodity/sourcing management, Startup environment adaptability
Technologies
Lattice OS, Simulation tools (mechanical & electronics), BOM management systems
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection leveraging approved lists; Partner with suppliers on concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and joint design development; Drive manufacturing BOM consolidation and production ramp; Manage CAPEX throughout New Product Introduction (NPI); Optimize supply network lead time via value-stream mapping; Perform BOM risk assessment and alternate sourcing; Ensure component qualifications; Lead cost engineering to converge cost curves; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC