Product Sourcing Engineer at Anduril Industries in Morrisville, NC

Summary: Anduril Industries is a defense technology company focused on transforming military capabilities with advanced technology. The Product Sourcing Engineer will drive the strategic supply network development and cost management of product hardware, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize production and cost efficiency. Responsibilities: - 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 engineering or other technical field - 1+ 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 up to 25% of the time - Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Morrisville, NC Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree or advanced technical degree - Deeper experience within: Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical devices - Deeper experience within: Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers - Deeper experience within: Supplier development (technology, process, supply chain, etc.) - Deeper experience within: Early supplier engagement, ahead of product/engineering requirement realization - Ideal candidate has worked in highly regulatory environment, preferably energetics and solid rocket motor (SRM) production - 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 Required Skills: Sourcing Engineering, Supplier Engagement, Supplier Development, Electronics Design, Mechanical Design, Value Engineering, Procurement Engineering, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Manufacturing Bill of Materials (BOM), Cost Engineering, Component Qualification, Regulatory Environment Experience, Security Clearance (U.S. TS) Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you., We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents., We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents., Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees., Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs., Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting., Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available., Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development, Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter benefits based on your region., Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility., Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth) options., Pension plan with employer match., Superannuation plan.