Product Sourcing Engineer, Semiconductor

The role

You will serve as the domain expert for semiconductor commodities across Intelligence Systems. You will secure critical components, materials, and services while developing supplier partnerships and optimizing cost, quality, and supply continuity.

What you will do

• Lead RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes for strategic semiconductor components.
• Perform detailed cost-breakdown analyses using Total Cost of Ownership modeling.
• Lead operational escalation forums to triage supply disruptions and resolve shortages.
• Partner with Engineering teams to influence design specifications.
• Partner with PCBA Contract Manufacturers to ensure Clear-to-Build milestones are met.
• Develop and execute long-term strategies for semiconductor components.
• Draft, negotiate, and execute commercial agreements.
• Monitor global semiconductor market dynamics and technological shifts.
• Manage end-to-end supplier relationships and track key metrics.

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%.

Nice to have

• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees.

Before you apply

• Eligible for U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to maintain clearance.
• Relocation required if not local to Costa Mesa, CA.
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening.

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The company's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system.