Senior NPI Supply Chain Engineer, Intelligence Systems

Ashville · Ashville, OH (Arsenal 1) · USD 126,000-167,000 · 8+ years experience · Onsite · Posted Sep 29, 2026

At a glance

The Senior NPI Supply Chain Engineer drives strategic supply network development and cost management for Anduril’s Intelligence & Space business line hardware.
This role serves as the end-to-end owner of the supply chain, collaborating with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to manage the product lifecycle from sourcing to mass production.

Collaborate with engineering to ensure BOM parts are sourceable and procurable at target levels.
Conduct supplier selection and onboard unique vendors to support Space & Intelligence business needs.
Drive on-time delivery by implementing solutions to overcome traditional industry lead-times and constraints.
Partner with strategic suppliers on concept scoping, feature trade-offs, and joint design development.
Develop and consolidate manufacturing BOMs to ramp production with high flexibility.
Manage total program costs, including NPI and mass production phases.
Perform value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility.
Complete BOM risk assessments and manage alternate component sourcing.
Ensure completion of all component qualifications prior to production.
Lead cost engineering activities to maximize total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
8+ years of experience in sourcing engineering, supplier engagement, or design of electronics/mechanical devices.
Domain expertise in value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component and product level.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time.
Ability to relocate to Ashville, OH.
Ability to complete a 3-month training period in Santa Ana, CA.

Master's degree or advanced technical degree.
Experience in design and development of electronics and/or mechanical devices.
Advanced sourcing experience, including stints as commodity or sourcing managers.
Supplier development experience (technology, process, supply chain).
Experience with early supplier engagement.
Familiarity with high-tech product development in high-mix, low-volume environments.
Exposure to fast-paced, start-up environments.
Direct experience in the Space industry and managing commercial subcontracts.