Product Sourcing Engineer, Core Tech

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 129,000-171,000 · 3+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Oct 9, 2026

At a glance

The Product Sourcing Engineer drives the strategic supply network development and cost management of Anduril’s product hardware across their lifecycles.
This role involves collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to optimize supply networks and manage product costs.

Conduct supplier selection for a specific product using the approved supplier list.
Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development through concept scoping and feature trade-offs.
Develop should cost and clean sheet models.
Facilitate joint design development via clear statements of work.
Perform simulation of mechanical and electronics designs.
Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM.
Manage CAPEX throughout the NPI process.
Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility.
Complete BOM risk assessments and manage alternate component sourcing.
Lead cost engineering activities to maximize total cost of ownership across the product lifecycle.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, or a related technical field.
3+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component and product level.
Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time.
Ability to relocate to Costa Mesa, CA if not already local.

Master's degree or advanced technical degree in mechanical engineering.
Experience in design and development of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as commodity/sourcing managers.
Supplier development experience in technology, process, or supply chain.
Early supplier engagement experience.
Familiarity with developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment.
Exposure to working in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. TS clearance.