Senior Product Sourcing Engineer

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company that transforms U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. By applying the expertise, technology, and business model of the most innovative 21st‑century companies to the defense industry, Anduril changes how military systems are designed, built, and sold. The family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a real‑time, 3D command and control center, delivering cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Tactical Recon & Strike team develops aerial small drones (Group 1‑3) and all equipment to test, deploy and operate. The team brings products such as Ghost, Anvil, Bolt and Altius from concepts to operational systems, working closely with specialist teams to solve hard problems for our customers. We seek software engineers, hardware engineers, roboticists, and front‑end mobile developers excited to create a powerful robotics platform that can be tasked and viewed in real‑time through various interfaces.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Product Sourcing Engineer drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s product hardware across their lifecycles, collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list. Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development through activities such as: Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirements Feature trade‑off and trade tables Should cost and clean sheet models Joint design development via clear statements of work Simulation of mechanical and electronics designs Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Quality & Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with suppliers with high flexibility. Manage the CAPEX throughout NPI. Conduct value‑stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility. Complete the BOM risk assessment, including alternate component sourcing. Ensure completion of all component qualifications ahead of production. Reduce complexity through commonality optimization and component/supplier rationalization. Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms‑up cost curve to product cost, maximizing total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle. Manage ad‑hoc cost issues such as tariffs, import/export cost, and cost inflation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field. 8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices. Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO‑related work at the component and product level. Ability to travel 10% – 40% of the time, variable based on program needs. Ability to relocate if not already local to be onsite in Atlanta, GA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree or advanced technical degree in mechanical engineering. Deeper experience within: Design and development of electronics and/or mechanical devices. Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers. Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.). Early supplier engagement ahead of product/engineering requirement realization. Familiarity with developing high‑tech products in a high‑mix, low‑volume environment. Exposure to working in a fast‑paced, start‑up environment. Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export‑controlled information or facilities. Salary Range US Salary Range: $126,000 – $167,000 USD (base salary only). Actual salary offer may vary based on experience, education, and business considerations. Equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of the total compensation package. Anduril offers comprehensive benefits to support health, recovery, and overall well‑being. Benefits At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) supports you in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries