Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

Product Sourcing Engineer (Batteries/Energy/Etc.)

Maritime & Maneuver Dominance: Heavy Metal - Engineering & Operations

ABOUT THE JOB

The Product Sourcing Engineer (Batteries/Energy/Etc.) drives the supply network development and cost management of Anduril's energy storage and power systems across their lifecycles. This role focuses specifically on battery systems, energy storage solutions, power conversion equipment, and related energy infrastructure critical to our Maritime & Maneuver Dominance platforms. You'll collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure our autonomous systems have reliable, high-performance energy solutions.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Conduct supplier selection for battery packs, cells, energy storage systems, and power management components, leveraging our approved supplier list and identifying new strategic partners in the energy sector
Partner with strategic battery and energy suppliers to accelerate product development via activities such as:
Concept scoping to quickly solidify energy requirements (capacity, discharge rates, thermal management, safety)
Feature trade-off/trade tables for battery chemistries, form factors, and energy density vs. cost
Should cost/clean sheet models for battery assemblies and BMS systems
Joint design development of custom battery packs and energy systems via clear statements of work
Testing and simulation of thermal, electrical, and safety performance
Drive the development and consolidation of a manufacturing BOM for energy systems, working with Quality & Manufacturing to ramp production internally and with our suppliers with high flexibility
Manage battery and energy-related CAPEX throughout NPI, including test equipment, safety infrastructure, and production tooling
Conduct value-stream mapping to optimize supply network lead time and flexibility for critical energy components
Complete BOM risk assessment for batteries and energy systems, including alternate component sourcing, second-sourcing strategies, and supply chain resilience planning
Ensure completion of all component qualifications ahead of production, including:
Battery cell validation and testing (cycle life, abuse testing, environmental)
Compliance with military specifications and safety standards (MIL-STD, UN 38.3, etc.)
Supplier quality audits and capability assessments
Lead battery and energy system cost engineering activities to converge bottoms-up cost curves to product cost targets, maximizing total cost of ownership (TCO) across the product lifecycle
Manage ad-hoc cost issues including raw material volatility (lithium, cobalt, nickel), tariffs/import-export costs, and cost inflation
Reduce complexity through commonality optimization, component/supplier rationalization, and standardization of battery platforms across product lines
Stay current on emerging battery technologies, energy storage innovations, and regulatory requirements affecting the energy supply chain

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or other technical field
3+ years of experience in one or more of the following:
Sourcing engineering for batteries, energy storage, or power systems
Battery pack design and development
Supplier engagement and development in the energy sector