ABOUT THE JOBAs 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 relationships with Engineering, Quality, and Operations teams.
- Highly adaptable self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and can proactively unblock operational bottlenecks.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
US Salary Range
$129,000-$171,000 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:
BenefitsAt 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.
