Supply Chain Engineer
Core
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks for defense hardware by qualifying alternate sources and supporting make/buy decisions.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Engineer (Defense Hardware)
Builds
Defense products powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™) for warfighters and commercial air operators
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / RF & Electronics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Supply chain risk management, technical sourcing, supplier capability assessment, make/buy analysis, DFM/DFA input, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
RF systems experience, alternate component qualification, broad UCCs familiarity, aerospace/defense background
Technologies
PCBAs, cables, machined parts, COTS components, electronics
Responsibilities
Identify sole-source components and supply chain vulnerabilities, Assess impact of risks across mechanical, electrical, and RF hardware, Qualify second sources for critical components, Support supplier selection with data-driven technical input, Participate in design reviews to identify sourcing risks early, Interface with Engineering, SQE, Sourcing, and Manufacturing
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC