Senior Sourcing Engineer
Core
Drive strategic supply network development and cost management for Anduril's product hardware across the lifecycle by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Engineer (Supplier Engineering)
Builds
Product hardware supply chain, manufacturing BOMs, and cost-optimized sourcing strategies.
Domain
Defense/Security hardware, high-tech product manufacturing
Required skills
supplier selection, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, joint design development, simulation of mechanical & electronics designs, value-stream mapping, BOM risk assessment, component qualification management, cost engineering, supplier rationalization, commodity pricing
Preferred skills
background in mechanical/electronics device design, advanced sourcing/commodity management, early supplier engagement, high-mix low-volume product development
Technologies
None explicitly listed
Responsibilities
Conduct supplier selection using approved lists; partner with suppliers on concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and joint design; drive sourcing strategy and cost convergence; manage NPI component procurement and CAPEX verification; optimize supply network lead time; complete component qualifications; reduce supply chain complexity through commonality optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC