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Salary: USD 146,000 - 194,000 / annual
Anduril Industries is a defense technology company transforming U.S. and allied military capabilities through advanced technology. The Imaging team develops state-of-the-art imaging systems combining hardware and software, leveraging computer vision, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor fusion to support warfighters and allies.
As External Process Engineer, you will drive strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril Imaging's electronics across their product lifecycles. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams while managing supplier relationships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing electrical BOMs, component risk assessments, and alternate sourcing paths across product lines
- Identifying and mitigating supply-chain lead-time and sourcing risks, particularly for PCBA components
- Ensuring scalability of electronics sourcing strategy as multiple product lines scale to full production
- Conducting supplier selection and managing/expanding the approved supplier list
- Working closely with suppliers on technical inquiries, consulting with design engineering as needed
- Collaborating with quality team to ensure AS9100 compliance for production electronics builds
- Coordinating with manufacturing to ensure proper release and transmission of technical data packages within PLM and ERP systems
- Streamlining PCBA procurement processes in coordination with Anduril HQ's commodity team
Required: Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field; 8+ years in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement/development, or electronics design; domain expertise in value/procurement engineering at component and product levels; ability to travel 10-25% for vendor visits; ability to obtain and maintain U.S. secret clearance.
Preferred: Master's degree; experience sourcing PCBs and subcomponents with PCBA fabrication/assembly knowledge; familiarity with IPC and J-STD quality standards; experience in high-tech rapid low-rate production environments; startup experience.
