Hadrian · 3 months ago
Operations Research Scientist
Hadrian is a company focused on revolutionizing manufacturing for aerospace and defense industries through autonomous factories. The Operations Research Scientist will drive manufacturing excellence by tackling complex scheduling, capacity planning, and resource allocation challenges, utilizing advanced optimization techniques to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Design and implement production scheduling algorithms using CP-SAT and MIP solvers
Build capacity planning models that balance demand with resource constraints
Develop queue management systems to optimize throughput and reduce wait times
Create demand forecasting models using modern time series techniques
Optimize inventory levels across raw materials and work-in-progress
Design tool allocation algorithms considering utilization and maintenance
Implement robust optimization for uncertain demand and processing times
Explore RL approaches for dynamic scheduling and queue management
Build simulation models to validate optimization strategies
Develop APIs and tools for real-time decision support
Create dashboards to visualize optimization results and KPIs
Collaborate with engineers to understand constraints and objectives
Design experiments to validate model improvements
Document algorithms and train operations teams
Stay current with OR research and manufacturing best practices
Qualification
Required
Expert knowledge of optimization solvers (OR-Tools, Gurobi, CPLEX)
Strong background in mathematical optimization (LP, MIP, CP)
Experience with production scheduling and capacity planning
Proficiency in Python and optimization libraries
Understanding of manufacturing processes and constraints
Experience with forecasting and demand planning
Knowledge of queueing theory and simulation
Ability to translate business problems into mathematical models
Strong statistical and analytical skills
Experience deploying optimization models in production
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work with messy, real-world data
Understanding of computational complexity and algorithm design
Experience with A/B testing and experimental design
Benefits
100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
401k
Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
T. Rowe PriceMorgan Stanley
2026-01-09Series Unknown· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
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