Hadrian · 4 hours ago
Mechanical Controls Engineer, Special Projects
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $220K/yrHadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships. The Mechanical Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing and developing specialized automation work centers that support high-precision manufacturing.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the electrical and controls design for advanced automated manufacturing systems, including CNC, robotic, and tooling cells
Develop and maintain PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or Siemens TIA Portal
Integrate and commission a variety of industrial robots and sensors using industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, and MQTT
Design and debug control panels to industrial standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A)
Design and create HMI interfaces
Perform onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization, including mentoring junior engineers and codifying best practices
Qualification
Required
Expertise in PLC programming (IEC 61131-3) and motion control, especially with TwinCAT 3 or TIA Portal
Proficiency in robotic systems integration with ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, or Kuka platforms
Experience designing and commissioning electrical systems and panels to industrial safety standards
Strong skills in integrating sensors and performing risk assessments in accordance with safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ANSI B11
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems using diagnostic tools and lead structured root cause analysis
Lead the electrical and controls design for advanced automated manufacturing systems, including CNC, robotic, and tooling cells
Develop and maintain PLC applications using Beckhoff TwinCAT 3 or Siemens TIA Portal
Integrate and commission a variety of industrial robots and sensors using industrial protocols such as EtherCAT, PROFINET, OPC-UA, and MQTT
Design and debug control panels to industrial standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A)
Design and create HMI interfaces
Perform onsite commissioning, troubleshooting, and system optimization, including mentoring junior engineers and codifying best practices
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 high-level programming languages such as C# or Python to extend platform capabilities
Proficiency in designing and deploying machine vision systems using platforms like Zivid, LMI, Keyence, or Cognex
Familiarity with secure industrial networking and real-time data acquisition systems
Experience integrating MES systems and working with data pipelines (REST, MQTT)
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.
Founded in 2020
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
Morgan Stanley
2025-12-30Series D· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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