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Senior Sourcing Engineer, Optics and Infrared Materials

Anduril· Hardware Operations : OD Imaging Supply Chain : Imaging - Supply Chain
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Waltham, MA$161k - $212kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Senior Sourcing Engineer responsible for end-to-end supplier ownership for infrared optics and related materials, including Germanium and other high-precision components, with emphasis on cost modeling, capacity planning, and compliance to enable early ramp and reliable supply.

Responsibilities

  • Own suppliers end to end. Identify and select sources, run requests for quote, drive input to make-buy decisions, and serve as the commercial and technical owner of the relationship.
  • Negotiate the commercial structure. Draft and negotiate pricing, capacity commitments, lead times, payment, warranty, and service terms. Build toward long-term agreements to secure capacity.
  • Build the cost model, then use it. Develop should-cost and clean-sheet models, run cost-breakdown analysis on quotes, and drive total cost of ownership across the lifecycle.
  • Secure capacity ahead of ramp. Map supply network lead time and flexibility, place coverage against demand well before needed, and resolve capacity gaps before schedule problems.
  • Engage engineering before the design locks. Provide DFM feedback and influence specifications using supply intelligence on availability and lifecycle health.
  • De-risk the bill of material. Conduct risk assessments, qualify alternates, drive commonality, and manage obsolescence.
  • Escalate and clear blockers. Participate in program reviews, triage supply disruptions, and drive supplier issues to conclusion, including executive escalation when warranted.
  • Carry compliance into the sourcing decision. Address origin, domestic content, export control, and rated orders in supplier selection and PO structure.
  • Complete supplier qualification. Own capability and authorization portions of supplier evaluation and coordinate with Supplier Quality Organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, or related technical field, or equivalent experience
  • 8 or more years across sourcing engineering, commodity management, supplier development, supplier quality, manufacturing engineering, or cost engineering
  • Experience owning supplier relationships that included both technical assessment and commercial negotiation
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and CAD models/assemblies
  • Ability to travel 10-25% for vendor on-site visits
  • Eligible to access export-controlled technical data under U.S. export control law
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance

Skills

Required:End-to-end supplier managementCost modeling and should-cost analysisNegotiation of commercial termsRead engineering drawings and CAD models

Benefits

  • Comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees)
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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