Product Sourcing Engineer (Electronic Focused)

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.

Product Sourcing Engineer (Electronics Focused)

Maritime & Maneuver Dominance: Heavy Metal - Engineering & Operations

The Product Sourcing Engineer (Electronics Focused) drives the supply network development and cost management of Anduril's electronic hardware across their lifecycles. This role focuses specifically on electronic components, PCBAs, sensors, communication systems, and related electronics critical to our Maritime & Maneuver Dominance platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure our autonomous systems have reliable, high-performance electronic solutions.

Conduct supplier selection for electronic components, PCBAs, semiconductors, sensors, and subsystems, leveraging our approved supplier list and identifying new strategic partners in the electronics sector

Partner with strategic electronics suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as: Concept scoping to quickly solidify electrical and electronic requirements

Feature trade-off/trade tables for component selection, performance specifications, and cost optimization

Should cost/clean sheet models for PCBAs, cable assemblies, and electronic modules

Joint design development of custom electronics and subsystems via clear statements of work

Simulation of electronic designs and signal integrity analysis

Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM for electronics, working with Quality & Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility

Manage electronics-related CAPEX throughout NPI, including test equipment, programming fixtures, and production tooling

Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility for critical electronic components

Complete BOM risk assessment for electronics, including alternate component sourcing, second-sourcing strategies, and supply chain resilience planning for semiconductors and long-lead items

Ensure completion of all component qualifications ahead of production, including: Component validation and testing (environmental, EMI/EMC, reliability)

Compliance with military specifications and standards (MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-461, etc.)

Supplier quality audits and capability assessments for electronics manufacturers

Lead electronics cost engineering activities to converge bottoms-up cost curves to product cost targets, maximizing total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle

Manage ad-hoc cost issues including semiconductor shortages, component obsolescence, tariffs/import-export costs, and cost inflation

Reduce complexity through commonality optimization, component/supplier rationalization, and standardization of electronic platforms across product lines

Navigate electronic component lifecycle management, including obsolescence mitigation and technology roadmapping

Stay current on emerging electronics technologies, semiconductor trends, and regulatory requirements affecting the electronics supply chain

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other technical field

3+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Sourcing engineering for electronics, PCBAs, or electronic components

Electronic circuit design and development

Supplier engagement and development in the electronics sector

Design of electronic systems and devices

Understanding of electronic components including passive components, semiconductors, connectors, sensors, and integrated circuits

Familiarity with PCBA design, manufacturing processes (SMT, through-hole), and assembly techniques

Knowledge of electronic testing standards, qualification requirements, and reliability principles

Experience with value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component & product level

Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time to supplier sites, manufacturing facilities, and other Anduril locations

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

Master's degree or advanced technical degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

5+ years of experience in electronics sourcing, supplier development, or electronic system design

Deeper experience within: Design & development of PCBAs, electronic assemblies, or embedded systems

Advanced sourcing activities for electronics or semiconductors, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers

Electronics supplier development (DFM optimization, process capability, supply chain management)

Early supplier engagement for next-generation electronics and emerging technologies

Component engineering and lifecycle management