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Interclypse Inc.

Value Stream Engineer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$79K - $106K/yr

Principal responsibility of processes and performance across value streams. Coaches Agile team and leaders on Agile process during transition, facilitating conversation across agile team leaders.

Rosendin

Engineer II

Sterling, VA · On-site

Conduct value engineering functions. * Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer. * Research and ...

Rosendin Electric, Inc.

Engineer II

Sterling, VA · On-site

Conduct value engineering functions. * Attend project design team meetings. Interface with various team members, particularly the client, architect, and mechanical contractor/engineer. * Research and ...

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As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for value engineer in Washington is $145,481.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $134,200.00 and $169,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Value Engineer job openings in Washington as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, and 4% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $145,481 per year, or $69.9 per hour.
Senior Cost Value Engineer, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)

Senior Cost Value Engineer, Intelligence Systems (Active Clearance)

Anduril Industries

Reston, VA • On-site

$108K - $149K/yr

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Re-posted 17 hours ago

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9.4

Company rating: 9.4 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Cost Value Engineer for Intelligence Systems (internally known at Anduril as Senior Product Sourcing Engineer) 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 
  • 6+ 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 Reston, VA

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

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Anduril Industries is a trailblazer in the technology industry based in Costa Mesa, CA, US. Founded in 2017 by Palmer Luckey, the creator of Oculus VR, the company focuses on developing innovative technology to equip and empower those in the defense sector. Its primary products include cutting-edge autonomous systems and AI software that assist in combating threats to national and global security. The mission of Anduril Industries is to integrate technology and defense by building transformative, scalable solutions that ensure a safer world.

Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

501 - 1,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Costa Mesa, CA, US

Year founded

2017

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