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# Senior Procurement Agent at Epirus

- **Company:** Epirus
- **Location:** Torrance, CA
- **Compensation:** $126k–$159k
- **Posted:** 2026-05-18
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles?gh_jid=5995477004

## Job description

Senior Procurement Agent

## About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.

## About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Agent to support our direct material requirements across multiple programs and projects.  You will lead sourcing and procurement activities for technically complex direct materials focused on prototype through production.

This role is expected to operate across one or more technical commodities, including sheet metal, CNC machined components, PCBA contract manufacturing, electronic components, and/or harnessing.  You will work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and suppliers to understand technical requirements, identify capable sources, execute competitive sourcing activities, negotiate commercial terms, and manage supplier performance throughout the procurement and production lifecycle.

The ideal candidate combines strong procurement fundamentals with sufficient technical knowledge to interpret drawings, understand manufacturing capabilities and processes, and effectively interface with engineers and suppliers. You should be comfortable evaluating supplier capabilities and determining the best sourcing fit based on technical capability, quality, schedule, capacity, and total cost.

## What You'll Do

- Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ activities for direct materials across multiple programs and projects.
- Execute and manage purchase orders for prototype and production requirements using Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, specifications, and other technical requirements.
- Ability to interact with and download source files within Solidworks and/or Altium.
- Procure technical commodities including sheet metal, CNC machined components, PCBA contract manufacturing, electronic components, harnessing, and/or other commodities as assigned.
- Review technical requirements and work directly with Engineering and suppliers to identify appropriate manufacturing and sourcing solutions.
- Evaluate suppliers based on manufacturing capabilities, technical fit, capacity, quality, schedule, and commercial competitiveness.
- Negotiate pricing, lead times, NRE/tooling, minimum order quantities, and other commercial requirements to achieve optimal cost and schedule outcomes.
- Support NPI and prototype-to-production transitions.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost savings, quality, supplier performance, and on-time delivery.
- Maintain accurate, organized, and audit-ready procurement records.
- Assist with supplier risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
- Lead supplier open-order and performance/scorecard reviews for critical suppliers.
- Lead negotiations on price and general terms and conditions.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments and supplier site audits, as necessary.
- Able to work efficiently in ERP systems and with the suite of MS Office software.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

## Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- Significant direct-material procurement experience within a startup / high growth manufacturing environment.
- Experience working directly with contract manufacturers throughout procurement and production phases.
- Strong experience with supplier development, supplier management, negotiations, and sourcing.
- Able to articulate and demonstrate procurement best practices.
- Experience drafting and negotiating agreements, including SOWs and MSAs.
- Knowledge of AS9100 standards.
- Understand and influence the procure-to-pay process, including working directly with AP and resolving invoicing issues.
- Experience developing and improving procurement processes, procedures, and work instructions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Low ego with a high bias for action.
- Collaborative and capable of working effectively across Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, and other functions.
- Highly organized and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

What Success Looks Like

You'll help our products get built on time by reducing procurement cycle times, improving availability of material, preventing critical shortages, and increasing the efficiency of the procure-to-pay process.

If you enjoy contributing directly to product success, developing suppliers, negotiating complex procurements, and owning requirements from initial sourcing through payment, this is the role for you.

## ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR [here](https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/ddtc_public/ddtc_public?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987).

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. [Join us and rewrite the rules.](https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles)

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $126,400—$158,500 USD

## About Epirus

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Epirus develops software-defined, solid-state high-power microwave (HPM) systems and advanced electronics to defend against drone swarms and asymmetric threats.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D; total funding $548.4M)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: John T. and Nathan Mintz

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – directed energy, electronic warfare, counter-UAS.
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Marines), allied governments, and critical‑infrastructure operators (B2G, B2B).
- **Mission**: “To protect and sustain civilization” by advancing the frontiers of high-power microwave technology for asymmetric challenges.

## Products & Services
- **Leonidas™ (High‑Power Microwave System)**: Software‑defined, long‑pulse HPM platform for counter‑drone swarm operations. Defeated a 49‑drone swarm in live‑fire demonstrations. Configurable as fixed, semi‑fixed, or mobile (hitch‑mounted).
- **Leonidas H₂O**: Maritime interdiction variant for unmanned surface vessel (USV) protection.
- **Epirus Pod**: Compact, portable HPM system for special operations, de‑mining, and small‑platform integration.
- **Air Domain Awareness**: Always‑on perception systems using big data and ML to monitor, track, and mitigate UAS incursions.
- **Advanced Electronics**: Hardware/software/AI modules that enable high‑power performance across demanding use cases.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports; latest funding round implied valuation significant)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$115M (2025–2026 estimate) | Total Funding $548.4M [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
- **Notable Investors**: 8VC (lead Series A), T. Rowe Price (lead Series C), M42 (lead corporate round in 2025). Other backers include Stu Shea (board member).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 189 (+19.8% YoY, +41 employees) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
  - $250M Series D (2025/2026) closed to hyperscale Leonidas production
  - U.S. Army contracts: $43.5M (IFPC‑HPM Gen II), $66.1M for Leonidas directed‑energy prototypes
  - Finalized delivery of four IFPC‑HPM prototypes to U.S. Army (June 2026)
  - International expansion: offices in Italy and UK, 49k+ LinkedIn followers (70.8% yearly growth)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Solid‑state, long‑pulse HPM** that is software‑defined and scalable – unlike legacy tube‑based systems.
- **AI‑driven intelligent power management** lets power‑hungry systems “do more with less.”
- **Rapid prototyping & delivery** – Leonidas was delivered to the U.S. Army in record time.
- **Proven against real‑swarm threats** – 100% kill rate in 49‑drone demonstration.
- **Modular, vehicle‑agnostic architecture** that integrates with existing sensor and weapon platforms.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling Leonidas production capacity for critical‑asset protection (driven by $250M Series D) [epirusinc.com](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
- Expanding maritime capabilities (Leonidas H₂O) and pod‑based EW for special operations.
- Deepening partnership with U.S. Army (IFPC‑HPM program) and entering allied markets (UK, Italy).
- Continuing to invest in AI/ML for air‑domain awareness and autonomous threat identification.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Built on four pillars – Accountability, Respect, Commitment, Speed with Discipline. Described as “Neo Prime” for asymmetric warfare – fast‑paced, mission‑driven.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/flexible with offices in Torrance (HQ), Hawthorne, and Law (innovation center). Casual dress, catered lunches, stocked kitchens.
- **Benefits**:
  - Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, flex accounts.
  - Stock options (full vesting), 6% 401k match, annual dependent‑care support, monthly electronics stipend.
  - 19 paid holidays + unlimited PTO + generous parental leave.
  - Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, unlimited mental‑health access, pet insurance.
- **Engineering Culture**: “Impossible is just a challenge” – fast iteration, cross‑functional teams, blend of startup mentality and aerospace/defense experience. Alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin.
- **Growth**: 40 active job postings (monthly +53.8%, yearly +100%); rapid headcount increase and major contracts signal stability and scaling.

## Sources
1. [Epirus Website](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
2. [Epirus About Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/about)
3. [Epirus Careers Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/careers)
4. [Epirus LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)

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