Cost Value Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space (Active Clearance)

Anduril Industries; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Cost Value Engineer in Costa Mesa, CA, to oversee supply chain management for Intelligence & Space programs. You will drive cost management and strategic supplier development while collaborating closely with engineering, quality, and manufacturing.

This role demands a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience, including a U.S. Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $129,000 to $171,000 and comprehensive benefits including equity grants.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sourcing engineering or supplier engagement.
• Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance required.
• Ability to travel 10% – 40% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drive the strategic supply network development for Intelligence & Space.
• Conduct supplier selection and manage total cost of the program.
• Lead all cost engineering activities to maximize total cost of ownership.

Skills

Sourcing engineering

Supplier engagement

Cost management

Technical knowledge in electronics

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

About The Job

The Cost Value Engineer (internally known at Anduril as Product Sourcing Engineer), for Intelligence Systems & Space programs, drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s product hardware across their lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross‑functionally, including folks in engineering, quality, and manufacturing. You will be the end‑to‑end owner of supply chain for the Anduril Intelligence & Space business line, responsible for engineering support, vendor onboarding & development, as well as sourcing, pricing, and negotiating for the total Bill of Material (BOM).

What You’ll Do

• Deep dive into the engineering Bill of Material (BOM), working closely with engineering to ensure parts being designed can be sourced & procured at a reasonable target level.
• Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list as well as working to onboard unique vendors to support the needs of the Space & Intelligence business team.
• Drive on‑time delivery utilizing unique solutions to break the mold of traditional space industry lead‑times and supply constraints.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:
  • Concept scoping to quickly solidify requirements
  • Feature trade‑off/trade tables
  • Should cost/clean sheet models
  • Joint design development, via clear statements of work
  • Simulation of mechanical & electronics designs
• Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility.
• Manage total cost of the program, including NPI & mass production throughout NPI.
• Conduct value‑stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility.
• Complete the BOM risk assessment, including alternate component sourcing, etc.
• Ensure completion of all component qualifications ahead of production.
• Reduce complexity through commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalization.
• Lead all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms‑up cost curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle.
• Manage ad‑hoc cost issues such as tariffs/import‑export cost, and cost inflation.
• Manage supply issues as they arise, ensuring on‑time delivery at or below target cost.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
• Domain expertise of value/procurement engineering or TCO‑related work at the component & product level.
• Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance.
• Ability to travel 10% – 40% of the time, variable based on program needs.
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or advanced technical degree.
• Deeper experience within:
  • Design & 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.
• Direct experience in the Space industry.
• Experience negotiating and managing commercial subcontracts.

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

Benefits

The 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. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including:

At 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.