Product Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor

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

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Product Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor, to secure critical components and services powering our mission-critical hardware. You will build supplier partnerships, apply TCO modeling, and collaborate with engineering early in development.

This role requires a B.S. in a technical field, 5+ years in strategic sourcing for semiconductors, ability to travel up to 15%, and eligibility for U.S. security clearance; on-site work in Costa Mesa, CA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field is required.
• Minimum 5+ years in strategic sourcing or sourcing engineering focusing on semiconductors.
• Ability to analyze cost structures and negotiate complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead RFx, RFQ, and RFP processes for strategic semiconductor components.
• Perform detailed cost breakdown analyses and apply TCO modeling.
• Tactical escalation and crisis management to triage supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with Engineering to influence design based on supply intelligence.
• Support CTB milestones with contract manufacturers and supply partners.
• Develop long-term semiconductor strategies to reduce cost and improve resilience.
• Negotiate and finalize commercial agreements covering pricing, lead times, and terms.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Commodity management

Sourcing engineering

Cost analysis

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

About The Job

As the Product Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor, you will serve as the domain expert for semiconductor commodities across Anduril’s Intelligence Systems. In this high-impact, proactive role, you will secure the critical components, materials, and services that power our mission-critical hardware.

You will be responsible for developing new and existing supplier partnerships, integrating next-generation technologies, and optimizing cost, quality, and supply continuity across new and existing product lines.

What You'll Do

• RFx & Sourcing: Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes for strategic semiconductor components from inception to award.
• Cost Analysis & TCO: Perform detailed cost-breakdown analyses on quote submissions, using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling to drive data-backed sourcing decisions.
• Tactical Escalation & Crisis Management: Lead and participate in daily or weekly operational escalation forums to aggressively triage supply disruptions, resolve critical component shortages, and extinguish production-line blockers as they arise.
• Engineering Collaboration: Partner with Engineering teams early in the development cycle to influence design specifications based on supply chain intelligence, availability, and lifecycle health.
• Manufacturing & CTB Support: Partner closely with PCBA Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to resolve component shortages and ensure Clear-to-Build (CTB) milestones are consistently met.
• Strategy: Develop and execute long-term strategies for semiconductor components, focusing on cost reduction and supply chain resilience.
• Contract Negotiations: Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements covering pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, warranties, and payment terms.
• Market Intelligence & Trend Forecasting: Monitor global semiconductor market dynamics, fab capacity constraints, lead-time trends, geopolitical impacts, and technological shifts to proactively identify supply risks and strategic cost-saving opportunities.
• Supplier Performance: Own end-to-end supplier relationship management, tracking key metrics across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. Serve as the primary escalation point for commodity-related issues.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or sourcing engineering with a focus on semiconductor components.
• Proven ability to analyze cost structures and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Eligible for U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Ability to work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation required if not local).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, automotive, or high-reliability hardware industries.
• Advanced expertise in TCO modeling and component lifecycle management.
• Track record of building strong cross-functional relationships with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
• Highly adaptable self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can proactively unblock operational bottlenecks.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

US Salary Range

$129,000—$171,000 USD

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. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.