Senior Sourcing Engineer, Electronics

Anduril Anduril · Defense · Lexington, MA · Manufacturing : Imaging Production : Imaging - Supply Chain

Anduril Industries, a defense technology company, is seeking a Senior Sourcing Engineer for their Imaging team. This role focuses on managing the electronics supply chain, including BOMs, component risk assessments, supplier selection, and ensuring AS9100 compliance. The position requires 8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering or electronics design and the ability to obtain a secret clearance. The company utilizes AI and computer vision in its military systems.

What you'd actually do

  1. Manage electrical BOMs, component risk assessments, and alternate component sourcing paths across product lines
  2. Identify & mitigate supply-chain lead-time/sourcing risks, especially for PCBA components
  3. Ensure scalability of electronics sourcing strategy as multiple product lines scale to full production
  4. Conduct supplier selection across product lines and managing/expanding our approved supplier list
  5. Work closely with suppliers to handle and resolve basic technical inquiries, consult with the design engineering team as needed

Skills

Required

  • 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 of value/procurement engineering at the component & product level
  • Ability to travel a 10-25% of the time for vendor on-site visits
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance

Nice to have

  • Master's degree or advanced technical degree
  • Experience in sourcing of printed circuit boards and subcomponents, familiarity with PCBA fabrication & 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 start-up environment

What the JD emphasized

  • AS9100 compliance