Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

Anduril Industries

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Work type
On-site
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Salary
$146,000–$194,000 / yr
Posted
74 days ago
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About Anduril Industries

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that builds advanced hardware and software systems for national security, including autonomous drones, surveillance systems, and the Lattice AI command platform.

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TL;DR · Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower is a critical role within the Autonomous Airpower team responsible for driving strategic supply network development and cost management for the Fury product portfolio. The successful candidate will manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle, including global market discovery, technical qualification, and manufacturing partner onboarding. Key responsibilities include architecting multi-million dollar negotiation strategies to optimize total cost of ownership, conducting value-stream mapping to eliminate bottlenecks, and managing CapEx budgets for tooling and infrastructure. The role requires expertise in sourcing electronics like PCBA and SMT assembly, as well as metal casting and injection molding. Candidates must possess skills in DFM reviews, "should-cost" modeling, and BOM risk assessments. This position addresses the challenge of scaling mission-critical hardware from early concept through full-rate production within the defense technology sector.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle including market discovery, technical qualification, and onboarding manufacturing partners.
  • Execute multi-million dollar negotiation strategies to minimize Total Cost of Ownership across the product lifecycle.
  • Partner with suppliers during early development to define requirements, perform cost modeling, and conduct DFM reviews.
  • Architect and manage the manufacturing BOM in collaboration with Quality and Manufacturing teams.
  • Manage CapEx budgets and tooling investments to optimize design, durability, and capacity scaling.
  • Conduct value-stream mapping to eliminate bottlenecks and improve supply chain flexibility.
  • Perform BOM risk assessments and lead dual-sourcing initiatives to ensure continuous supply.
  • Oversee supplier readiness reviews, First Article Inspections, and technical component qualifications before production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 6+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement, development, or designing electronics and mechanical devices.
  • Expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component and product level.
  • Ability to travel between 10% and 40% as required by program needs.
  • Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret (TS) clearance.

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