Senior Procurement Engineer, Intelligence Systems & Space (Active Clearance)
Company: Anduril Industries
Location: Costa Mesa
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
ABOUT THE JOB The Procurement Engineer (internally known at
Anduril as Product Sourcing Engineer), for Intelligence Systems &
Space programs, drives the strategic supply network development and
cost management of Anduril’s product hardware across their
lifecycles, by collaborating with suppliers and cross-functionally,
including folks in engineering, quality, and manufacturing. You
will be the end to end owner of supply chain for the Anduril
Intelligence & Space business line, responsible for engineering
support, vendor onboarding & development, as well sourcing,
pricing, and negotiating for the total Bill of Material (BOM) WHAT
YOU'LL DO Deep dive into your engineering Bill of Material (BOM),
working closely with engineering to ensure parts being designed can
be sourced & procured at a reasonable target level Conduct supplier
selection for a specific product, leveraging our approved supplier
list as well as working to onboard unique vendors to support the
needs of the Space & Intelligence business team Drive on time
delivery utilizing unique solutions to break the mold of
traditional Space industry lead-times and supply constraints
Partner with strategic suppliers to accelerate product development
via activities such as: Concept scoping to quickly solidify
requirements Feature trade-off/trade tables Should cost/clean sheet
models Joint design development, via clear statements of work
Simulation of mechanical & electronics designs Drive the
development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM, working with
Engineering, Quality, and Manufacturing, to ramp production
internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility Manage
total cost of the program, including NPI & mass production
throughout NPI Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply
network lead time and flexibility Complete the BOM risk assessment,
include alternate component sourcing, etc. Ensure completion of all
component qualifications, ahead of production Reduce complexity:
commonality optimization & component/supplier rationalization Lead
all cost engineering activities to converge the bottoms-up cost
curve to product cost, maximizing the total cost of ownership (TCO)
across the product lifecycle Manage ad-hoc cost issues e.g.,
tariffs / import export cost, and cost inflation Managing supply
issues as they arise, ensuring on time delivery at or below target
cost REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in engineering or
other technical field 5 years of experience in sourcing
engineering, supplier engagement and development, or design of
electronics and/or mechanical devices Domain expertise of
value/procurement engineering or TCO-related work at the component
& product level Active U.S. Secret or TS clearance and ability to
maintain clearance Ability to travel 10% - 40% of the time,
variable based on program needs Ability to relocate, if not already
local to be onsite in Costa Mesa, CA PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree or advanced technical degree Deeper experience
within: Design & development of electronics and/or mechanical
devices Advanced sourcing activities, including stints as
commodity/sourcing managers Supplier development (technology,
process, supply chain, etc.) Early supplier engagement, ahead of
product/engineering requirement realization Familiarity with
developing high-tech products in a high-mix, low-volume environment
Exposure to working in a fast-pace, start-up environment Direct
experience in the Space industry Experience negotiating and
managing commercial subcontracts 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:
Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover
full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your
dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your
private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional
Benefits Income Protection : Anduril covers life and disability
insurance for all employees. Generous time off : Highly competitive
PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness
Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new
baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning &
Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF,
preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with
resources to support you and your partner from planning to
parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health
resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional
work-life services, such as legal and financial support, are also
available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for
professional development Commuter Benefits: Company-funded commuter
benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available
depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles:
Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after-tax (mega backdoor Roth)
options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS
Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can
share more information about the specific compensation and benefit
details associated with this role during the hiring process.
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maintaining the integrity of our Talent acquisition process and the
security of our candidates. We've observed a rise in sophisticated
phishing and fraudulent schemes where individuals impersonate
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