Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Core Tech
Core
Drive strategic supply network development and cost management for product hardware across the lifecycle, collaborating with suppliers, engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Product Sourcing Engineer
Builds
Product hardware for defense technology systems
Domain
Defense technology / Hardware supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
supplier selection, concept scoping, feature trade-off analysis, should cost modeling, joint design development, mechanical & electronics design simulation, manufacturing BOM consolidation, CAPEX management, value-stream mapping, BOM risk assessment, component qualification, cost engineering, TCO optimization
Preferred skills
mechanical engineering design, commodity/sourcing management, supplier development, early supplier engagement, high-mix low-volume product development, startup environment experience
Technologies
Lattice OS, 3D command and control systems
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection leveraging approved lists; Partner with suppliers on concept scoping, trade-offs, and cost models; Drive BOM consolidation and production ramp; Manage CAPEX throughout NPI; Optimize supply network lead time; Complete component qualifications; Reduce complexity via commonality optimization; Lead cost engineering to maximize TCO; Manage ad-hoc cost issues like tariffs and inflation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC