Senior Procurement Engineer
Core
Drives strategic supply network development and cost management for Anduril's product hardware across lifecycles, collaborating with suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
Role type
Senior IC procurement engineer (hardware sourcing & cost engineering)
Builds
Product hardware systems for U.S. and allied military capabilities
Domain
Defense technology / Hardware engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Supplier selection, cost engineering (TCO), BOM management, value-stream mapping, component qualification, CAPEX management, supplier development, trade-off analysis, mechanical & electronics design knowledge
Preferred skills
Master's degree, commodity/sourcing management experience, early supplier engagement, high-mix low-volume product development, startup environment experience, U.S. TS clearance
Technologies
Lattice OS, 3D command and control systems, AI-powered operating systems
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection leveraging approved lists; Partner with suppliers on concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and should-cost models; Drive BOM consolidation and production ramp; Manage CAPEX throughout NPI; Optimize supply network lead time via value-stream mapping; Complete BOM risk assessments and alternate sourcing; Lead cost engineering to converge cost curves; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC