Manufacturing Engineer, Special Projects

Overview

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Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to 10x faster and up to 2x cheaper. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility creating 350 new jobs, and expanding our capabilities with Hadrian Maritime and a Factory-as-a-Service model.

Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors and are united by a mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

The Role

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of highly automated work cells to support new manufacturing capabilities and production facilities. You will act as the operational connector across the Special Projects team, building end-to-end systems and processes that are scalable, robust, and aligned with Hadrian's broader production objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design and development of first-generation manufacturing systems and automation tools from concept through deployment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including design, production, supply chain, controls, software, and robotics, to implement strategic and process improvements.
• Communicate proactively with design engineering teams to provide early feedback on manufacturability and support iterative product development cycles.
• Apply DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles at the product level to ensure ease of production, cost efficiency, and scalability.
• Own and drive upgrades and autonomous system developments that support high-reliability production and rapid iteration.
• Analyze and troubleshoot equipment to optimize uptime, output quality, and process efficiency.
• Identify, define, and deploy automation opportunities using internal capabilities or external partnerships, guided by rigorous ROI and technical evaluations.

What We're Looking For

What Will Set You Apart

Benefits

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Hadrian provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and does not unlawfully discriminate on any protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations are provided for candidates and employees with disabilities when needed.

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