Senior BOM Engineer, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)

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.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior BOM Engineer for Intelligence Systems (internally known at Anduril as Senior Product Sourcing Engineer) drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s product hardware across their lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally, including folks in engineering, quality, and manufacturing. You will be the end to end owner of supply chain for the Anduril Intelligence & Space business line, responsible for engineering support, vendor onboarding & development, as well sourcing, pricing, and negotiating for the total Bill of Material (BOM)

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Deep dive into your engineering Bill of Material (BOM), working closely with engineering to ensure parts being designed can be sourced & procured at a reasonable target level

• Conduct supplier selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier list as well as working to onboard unique vendors to support the needs of the Space & Intelligence business team

• Drive on time delivery utilizing unique solutions to break the mold of traditional Space industry lead-times and supply constraints

• 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 Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility

• Manage total cost of the program, including NPI & mass production  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

• Managing supply issues as they arise, ensuring on time delivery at or below target cost

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical field 
• 6+ 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
• Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance
• Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time, variable based on program needs
• Ability to relocate, if not already local to be onsite in Reston, VA

PREFERRED 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

• Direct experience in the Space industry

• Experience negotiating and managing commercial subcontracts

US Salary Range

$146,000—$194,000 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including: 

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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