Hadrian · 3 days ago
Applications Engineer
Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships. The Applications Engineer will develop machining solutions and work closely with various teams to enhance machining capabilities and scale operations across multiple factories.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Develop New Capabilities – push the limits of programming, machining, workholding, and automation to meet challenging market demands from our customers
NPI Development – develop 0-1 New Product Introduction parts that are high-risk high-ROI as part of onboarding new customers or new technologies (techniques, materials, part families)
Subject Matter Expert – as a Subject Matter Expert, you will contribute to the product vision of our Copilot software that super chargers our CAM programmers productivity. You will advise and consult across a range of areas within the factory such as tooling, machine selection, workholding, process engineering, etc
Qualification
Required
CAM Programming – 5+ years programming aerospace parts
CNC Machine Operation – Ability to run and operate CNC machines including part setup, tool loading, tool offsets, spindle probing
Machining Knowledge – Has applicable experience with a variety of machine types (mills, lathes), materials (alum, stainless, hard metals), tooling application, workholding, and fixture design
Process Engineering – Has a track record of successfully machining difficult parts with stringent requirements. Understands the pitfalls of operation selection, material removal, tooling application, and material science
GD&T – Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering print reading
Communication– Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
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 hyperMILL, Heidenhain, Fanuc, NX, machining Inconel or Titanium, macro programming, mill-turn
Experience with tap testing, FEA analysis, load monitoring, tool life monitoring, in-process inspection
Strongly admired skills - Macro programming, software engineering skills, mechanical design, material science
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
Late StageTotal Funding
$607.81MKey Investors
Morgan Stanley
2025-12-30Series D· $131.31M
2025-07-17Series C· $110M
2025-07-17Debt Financing· $150M
Recent News
2025-12-08
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