Hadrian · 22 hours ago
Corporate Development Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$165K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expHadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies manufacture rockets, satellites, jets, and ships. As a Corporate Development Manager, you will lead the execution of strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth and technological capabilities, partnering with the leadership team to shape the growth strategy and execute M&A transactions.
AerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Own the complete deal lifecycle from initial outreach through closing, serving as the primary point of contact for target companies and their advisors
Lead financial modeling, valuation analysis, and investment recommendations
Develop comprehensive investment theses and present recommendations to executive leadership and the board of directors
Negotiate term sheets, letters of intent, and definitive acquisition agreements alongside legal counsel
Drive deal timelines and manage competing priorities across multiple simultaneous transactions
Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies to identify targets that enhance our manufacturing capabilities, technology stack, or customer relationships
Build deep relationships with investment bankers, industry advisors, and potential acquisition targets across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing
Conduct strategic market assessments to identify white space opportunities and inform build vs. buy decisions
Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to evaluate technical capabilities and integration opportunities
Monitor competitive M&A activity and industry consolidation trends to inform our strategic positioning
Lead comprehensive due diligence processes across financial, operational, technical, commercial, and legal workstreams
Manage cross-functional teams including Finance, Legal, Product, Engineering, and Operations throughout the diligence and integration process
Identify and quantify key risks, synergies, and value creation opportunities
Develop data-driven frameworks to evaluate strategic fit and financial returns
Coordinate with external advisors including investment banks, accounting firms, and legal counsel
Develop detailed integration plans and oversee Day 1 readiness for acquired companies
Partner with operations teams to execute integration milestones and track value capture against deal thesis
Build scalable M&A playbooks, processes, and best practices as we grow our acquisition activity
Track post-acquisition performance metrics and conduct post-mortems to refine our approach
Help build the corporate development function as we scale our M&A activity
Contribute to the evolution of our M&A strategy and organizational capabilities
Qualification
Required
4-7 years of experience in M&A-focused roles including investment banking (M&A group), private equity, or corporate development
Proven track record of leading or significantly contributing to successful M&A transactions from sourcing through close
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field
Expert financial modeling skills and deep understanding of valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, precedent transactions)
Strong business judgment with the ability to evaluate strategic fit alongside financial returns
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting to C-suite executives and boards
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
High ownership mentality with a track record of driving results independently
Preferred
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
Experience with technology acquisitions and assessing technical due diligence
Track record of sourcing proprietary deal opportunities outside of banker-led processes
Experience building corp dev processes and playbooks from early stages
Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, supply chains, or hardware businesses
Existing relationships within the aerospace and defense ecosystem
Benefits
401k
Flexible vacation policy
Company
Hadrian
Hadrian builds AI-powered automated factories that manufacture precision parts for defense, aerospace, and space industries.
201-500 employees
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
Leadership Team
Chris Power
Founder & CEO
West Owens
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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