Product Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor

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

As the Product Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor, you will serve as the domain expert for semiconductor commodities across Anduril’s Intelligence Systems. In this high-impact, proactive role, you will secure the critical components, materials, and services that power our mission-critical hardware.

You will be responsible for developing new and existing supplier partnerships, integrating next‑generation technologies, and optimizing cost, quality, and supply continuity across new and existing product lines.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• RFx & Sourcing:
  Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes for strategic semiconductor components from inception to award.
• Cost Analysis & TCO:
  Perform detailed cost‑breakdown analyses on quote submissions, using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling to drive data‑backed sourcing decisions.
• Tactical Escalation & Crisis Management:
  Lead and participate in daily or weekly operational escalation forums to aggressively triage supply disruptions, resolve critical component shortages, and extinguish production‑line blockers as they arise.
• Engineering
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with Engineering teams early in the development cycle to influence design specifications based on supply chain intelligence, availability, and lifecycle health.
• Manufacturing & CTB Support:
  Partner closely with PCBA Contract Manufacturers (CMs) to resolve component shortages and ensure Clear‑to‑Build (CTB) milestones are consistently met.
• Strategy:
  Develop and execute long‑term strategies for semiconductor components, focusing on cost reduction and supply chain resilience.
• Contract Negotiations:
  Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements covering pricing, lead times, capacity commitments, warranties, and payment terms.
• Market Intelligence & Trend Forecasting:
  Monitor global semiconductor market dynamics, fab capacity constraints, lead‑time trends, geopolitical impacts, and technological shifts to proactively identify supply risks and strategic cost‑saving opportunities.
• Supplier Performance:
  Own end‑to‑end supplier relationship management, tracking key metrics across quality, delivery, cost, and innovation. Serve as the primary escalation point for commodity‑related issues.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, commodity management, or sourcing engineering with a focus on semiconductor components.
• Proven ability to analyze cost structures and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Eligible for U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.
• Ability to work on‑site in Costa Mesa, CA (relocation required if not local).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in the defense, aerospace, automotive, or high‑reliability hardware industries.
• Advanced expertise in TCO modeling and component lifecycle management.
• Track record of building strong cross‑functional…