Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Core Tech

Anduril-1

San Diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bill of Materials (BOM), Business Model, Business Skills, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Competitive Analysis/Strategy, Computer Vision, Cost Control, Cost Engineering, Electronic Design, Electronics, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Import/Export, Legal, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Bill of Materials (mBOM), Military, Operating Systems, Product Costing, Product Development, Product Engineering, Purchasing/Procurement, Risk Analysis, Sales, Security Clearance, Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain, Total Cost of Ownership, United States Military, Value Stream Mapping, Vendor/Supplier Planning, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
San Diego, CA
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Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Core TechAnduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.About the JobThe Senior Product Sourcing Engineer drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril's Core Tech product portfolio across their lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functionally, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing.What You'll DoConduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier listPartner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirementsFeature trade‑off / trade tablesShould cost / Clean sheet modelsJoint design development, via clear statements of workSimulation of mechanical & electronics designsDrive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibilityManage the CAPEX throughout NPIConduct value‑stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibilityComplete the BOM risk assessment, including alternate component sourcing, etc.Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of productionReduce complexity: commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalizationLead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms‑up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycleManage ad‑hoc cost issues e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflationRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field6+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devicesDomain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO‑related work at the component & product levelAbility to travel 10% - 40% of the time, variable based on program needsAbility to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CAPreferred QualificationsMaster's degree or advanced technical degree in mechanical engineeringDeeper experience within:Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devicesAdvanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managersSupplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.)Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realizationFamiliarity with developing high‑tech products in a high‑mix, low‑volume environmentExposure to working in a fast‑paced, start‑up environmentAbility to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearanceSalary$146,000 - $194,000 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package.BenefitsAt Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you're supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next.EEO StatementAs set forth in Anduril Industries's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.Security Clearance RequirementThis position requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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