Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer, Electromagnetic Warfare

Telemetry Today LLC; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Anduril Industries is seeking a Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer (Electrical) to accelerate the qualification and implementation of EW electronics with our supplier base. You will lead cross-functional efforts with engineering, quality, and manufacturing to ensure cost-efficient, high-quality production from development through lifecycle.

You will manage PCBA, cables, and interconnects across EW products, partnering to optimize DFM/DFT/DFA and drive new production lines and tooling at

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, supply chain, or related technical field.
• 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Deep PCBA expertise: SMT processing, wave soldering, reflow profiling, component placement, AOI/SPI/X-ray inspection.
• Experience with IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-6012/6013; knowledge of DFM, DFT, DFA.
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time.
• Preference to onsite but role can be remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead electronics supplier industrialization from early builds through production ramp.
• Own electrical commodities across EW products, including PCB/PCBA, cables, connectors, and components.
• Execute supplier production strategies from NPI to full production.
• Vet suppliers’ capabilities, layouts, and workforce for inclusion in the Approved Supplier List.
• Collaborate to identify DFM/DFT/ DFA risks before design lock (focus on PCBA manufacturability).
• Develop supplier manufacturing readiness deliverables: process flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, GR&R, yield targets.
• Establish SPC reviews at suppliers to monitor CTQ parameters.
• Drive value engineering initiatives to lower part cost and reduce risks.
• Support quality teams to ensure supplier adherence to criteria and close CAPAs.

Skills

PCBA expertise

DFM

DFT

DFA

Electronics manufacturing

IPC standards

Supplier relationship

Project management

Education

Electrical engineering degree

Tools

AOI/SPI/X-ray

SMT line configuration

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

The Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer (SIE), Electrical is a high-profile, cross-functional position focused on enabling development and production flow of Anduril's critical Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) supply base. You will work in close coordination with internal engineering, quality, supply chain, and manufacturing departments as well as directly with suppliers to execute effective, creative, and smart supply chain strategies to achieve production goals.
We’re looking for a talented Senior Supplier Industrialization Engineer to expedite the qualification and implementation of product designs with our suppliers, optimizing these designs for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness from early development through the entire product lifecycle.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead electronics supplier industrialization for EW products from early PCBA builds through production ramp
• Own and manage electrical commodities/subcategories across EW products, including PCB/PCBA (rigid, flex, rigid-flex), cables and wire harnesses, connectors and interconnects, passive components, active components (ICs, FPGAs, processors), and RF/microwave components
• Execute supplier production strategies (NPI to full production) across Anduril’s EW business line
• Vet suppliers' production capabilities, factory layout, facilities, and workforce for inclusion in Anduril's Approved Supplier List, with an emphasis on PCBA, cable/harness, and complex electronics assembly
• Partner with engineering and suppliers to identify DFM, DFT, and DFA risks before design lock, with a specific focus on PCBA manufacturability
• Own manufacturing process development at supplier locations and the initialization of new production lines & tooling (including SMT line configuration, reflow profiles, AOI/SPI/X-ray, and test cell setups) to ensure materials, processes, and tools meet rate and quality requirements
• Own capacity expansion readiness, rough-cut capacity planning, and takt time studies to ensure throughput targets
• Develop manufacturing readiness deliverables: process flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, GR&R, and yield targets for all EW electronics assemblies
• Establish and drive performance via statistical process control (SPC) reviews at suppliers to monitor critical CTQ parameters
• Identify and drive product and process improvements, factory layout optimization, and Value Engineering (VE) initiatives at supplier sites to lower part cost, reduce supply risk, eliminate defects, and improve cycle time
• Support PSE, GSS, and SQE teams in ensuring suppliers understand and adhere to quality criteria, and support root cause task forces to close corrective and preventative actions at suppliers

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, supply chain, or related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in supplier quality and industrialization within an electronics manufacturing environment
• Deep PCBA expertise: SMT processing, wave/selective soldering, reflow profiling, component placement, and AOI/SPI/X-ray inspection
• Experience with electronics manufacturing standards (IPC-A-610, IPC J-STD-001, IPC-6012/6013) and strong understanding of DFM, DFT, and DFA
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time
• Preference is to be onsite at an Anduril office but this role is open to remote
• Ability to be eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in defense, aerospace, automotive, high-tech, or related electronics manufacturing industry
• Experience with RF/microwave assemblies and high-reliability electronics
• Strong understanding of quality systems, standards, and certifications (AS9100, ISO 9001)
• Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
• Lean/Six Sigma certification or demonstrated continuous improvement expertise
• Exposure to working in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills

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 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 .