Senior Procurement Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space (Active Clearance)

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

The Senior Procurement Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space, drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril's product hardware across their lifecycles. This involves collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally with teams in engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse the engineering Bill of Material (BOM) to ensure parts can be sourced and procured at a reasonable target level.
• Select suppliers for specific products, leveraging the approved supplier list and onboarding unique vendors.
• Drive on-time delivery using unique solutions to overcome traditional Space industry lead-times and supply constraints.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development through activities like concept scoping, feature trade-off tables, and joint design development.
• Develop and consolidate a manufacturing BOM with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ramp up production.
• Manage the total cost of the program, including New Product Introduction (NPI) and mass production.
• Conduct value-stream mapping to optimise 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 optimisation and component/supplier rationalisation.
• Lead cost engineering activities to minimise the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle.
• Manage ad-hoc cost issues, such as tariffs and cost inflation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
• Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work.
• Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance.
• Ability to travel 10%-40% of the time.
• Willingness to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or advanced technical degree.
• Experience in design and development of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
• Advanced sourcing activities, including commodity/sourcing management.
• Supplier development experience.
• Early supplier engagement.
• Familiarity with high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
• Experience in the Space industry.

Salary Range: $129,000 - $171,000 USD

Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Income protection through life and disability insurance.
• Generous time off and caregiver & wellness leave.
• Family planning and parenting support.
• Mental health resources.
• Professional development reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits.
• Relocation assistance.
• Retirement savings plan.