Full-Time

Product Sourcing Engineer

NPI & Production

Posted on 4/12/2025

Anduril

Anduril

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops autonomous systems for defense applications

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150k/yr

+ Equity Grants

Junior, Mid

Newport Beach, CA, USA

Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Mechanical Hardware Engineering
Requirements
  • 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 Costa Mesa, CA
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
Desired 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-pace, start-up environment
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance

Anduril Industries develops autonomous systems for military and security applications, focusing on solutions for government and commercial clients. Their main product, the Lattice platform, integrates various air, land, and sea vehicles for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions, allowing them to operate together effectively. Anduril stands out by continuously innovating and integrating new technologies, which helps them maintain a competitive edge in the defense technology market. The company's goal is to enhance defense capabilities by providing integrated security solutions across multiple domains.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$6.2B

Headquarters

Orange, California

Founded

2017

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for AI-driven anti-drone technology boosts Anduril's market potential.
  • Successful hypersonic rocket motor tests position Anduril as a leader in propulsion tech.
  • Expansion of the Mississippi factory supports increased production capacity for defense needs.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from Palantir Technologies threatens Anduril's market share.
  • Rapid tech advancements may render current products obsolete without updates.
  • Ethical concerns over AI weapons could harm Anduril's reputation and partnerships.

What makes Anduril unique

  • Anduril's Lattice platform integrates autonomous systems for seamless ISR missions.
  • Copperhead AUVs enhance naval operations with torpedo-like capabilities.
  • Partnerships with OpenAI and HD HHI expand Anduril's technological reach.

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Benefits

Full Family Health Coverage

16 Weeks Paid Leave for All Caregivers

Family Planning & Support

Incentivized Time Off

Mental Health Resources

Financial Planning

Unlimited Provisions

Professional Development

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
Nordic Times
Apr 14th, 2025
OpenAI may develop AI weapons for the Pentagon

Among other things, it has publicly announced a partnership with defense technology company Anduril Industries Inc to develop anti-drone technology.

Naval News
Apr 9th, 2025
HD HHI Partners with Anduril to Develop Unmanned Surface Vessel

HD HHI partners with Anduril to develop unmanned surface vessel.

Defense Advancement
Apr 9th, 2025
New High-Speed AUVs Introduced with Torpedo Capabilities

Anduril is unveiling its new Copperhead line of high-speed AUVs, equipped with torpedo-like capabilities to enhance precision engagement in naval operations By William Mackenzie / 09 Apr 2025

Army Recognition
Apr 8th, 2025
Copperhead Drones by Anduril Signal Shift in Autonomous Naval Operations for Collaborative and Offensive Missions.

On April 7, 2025, at the Sea Air Space exhibition, U.S. defense technology company Anduril Industries unveiled Copperhead, a new family of modular, uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) with torpedo-like profiles.

Navy Leaders
Apr 8th, 2025
Anduril Launches AUV With Torpedo Capabilities

Anduril launches AUV with torpedo capabilities.