Senior Product Sourcing Engineer, Autonomous Airpower

Slope; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 1,940,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive equity grants

Job summary

Slope is searching for a Senior Product Sourcing Engineer responsible for managing the development and cost efficiency of the Autonomous Airpower (Fury) product line. This role involves collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to optimize product development and supply chain efficiency.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience in sourcing engineering and supplier engagement. Benefits include a competitive package and potential for high equity grants.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in sourcing engineering or design of electronics/mechanical devices.
• Ability to travel 10% - 40% based on program needs.
• Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier selection for product development.
• Manage CAPEX throughout NPI.
• Complete BOM risk assessment and reduce complexity.

Skills

Sourcing engineering

Supplier engagement

Cost management

Mechanical design

Value engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related field

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Product Sourcing Engineer drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s Autonomous Airpower (Fury) product portfolio across their lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally, including folks in 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 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 Quality & Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our 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, include alternate component sourcing, etc.
• Ensure completion of all component qualifications, ahead of production
• Reduce complexity: 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 e.g., tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or related technical field
• 6+ 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
• 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 in mechanical engineering
• 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‑pace, start‑up environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Benefits

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.

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:

US Salary Range

$146,000 — $1,940,000 USD