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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 leveraging computer vision, perception, electro-optical, infrared, and sensor data to support warfighters and allies.
The Senior Commodity Engineer drives strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril Imaging's electronics across their product lifecycles. This role requires close collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams including engineering, quality, and manufacturing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing electrical BOMs, component risk assessments, and alternate component sourcing paths across product lines
- Identifying and mitigating supply-chain lead-time and sourcing risks, especially for PCBA components
- Ensuring scalability of electronics sourcing strategy as multiple product lines scale to full production
- Conducting supplier selection across product lines and managing/expanding the approved supplier list
- Working closely with suppliers to handle and resolve technical inquiries, consulting with design engineering as needed
- Collaborating with the quality team to ensure AS9100 compliance for all production electronics builds
- Working with manufacturing to ensure proper release and transmission of technical data packages within PLM and ERP systems
- Coordinating with Anduril HQ's PCBA commodity team to streamline procurement processes
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or other technical field
- 8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics
- Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering at the component and product level
- Ability to travel 10-25% of the time for vendor on-site visits
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master's degree or advanced technical degree
- Experience in sourcing of printed circuit boards and subcomponents, familiarity with PCBA fabrication and assembly processes
- Familiarity with PCBA industry quality standards such as IPC and J-STD
- Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a rapid low-rate environment
- Exposure to/interest in working in a fast-paced startup environment
