Hadrian · 5 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer
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. The Manufacturing Engineer will join the Go-to-Market team to interpret customer designs, provide DFM feedback, and collaborate with sales and operations to create manufacturable solutions.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Design for Manufacturability- Perform DFM analyses using Hadrian's internal software tools to determine compatibility with Hadrian's factories and make recommendations to the customer for cost and quality optimization
Cost Analysis- Utilize part technical information to generate costing models and develop customer-facing proposals
Internal Tool Development – Partner with stakeholders to strategize, plan, and implement software and manufacturing solutions, acting as the internal customer to ensure tools meet real production needs
Marketplace- Gather and analyze industry data to help steer Hadrian’s automation technology and manufacturing market decisions
Monitor factory performance to help optimize Hadrian’s software, ensuring quality standards, process integrity, and alignment with customer requirements
Apply strong knowledge of materials, finishes, and manufacturing terminology to evaluate designs and ensure accurate, high-quality production outcomes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related STEM field; in lieu of a degree, 4+ years of manufacturing experience in a high-intensity production environment will be considered
1+ years of experience in a manufacturing role, with a strong preference for candidates who have led impactful projects
Proficiency in GD&T and demonstrated ability to interpret technical drawings
Proficiency with CAD tools and the ability to translate designs into manufacturable solutions
Experience developing and implementing production processes and systems in high-growth or fast-paced environments
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
Preferred
Experience with basic software programming (SQL, MATLAB, Python)
Hands-on experience with manufacturing tools such as CNC machines, sheet metal brakes, or lathes
Personal or project portfolio demonstrating applied manufacturing skills, or active involvement in manufacturing-related clubs or extracurriculars
Benefits
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
$476.5MKey Investors
Morgan Stanley
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
2024-02-21Series B· $92M
Recent News
2025-12-08
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