Mechatronics Engineer

Hadrian - Manufacturing the FutureHadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost.Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to design, build, and deploy high-performance electromechanical systems that directly support production. You will own mechanism design, electrical integration, automation build-out, and factory commissioning of robotic systems and automation cells. The expectation is deep technical competence, strong engineering judgement, and ability to independently drive complex systems from concept through production validation.What You’ll DoDevelop end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for pick-and-place applicationsDevelop payloads for autonomous mobile robotsDevelop industrial electrical systems and control panelsOwn the design and release of electromechanical systemsSelect and integrate motion components such as actuators, pneumatics, bearings, etc.Perform system validation, troubleshooting, and structured root cause analysisLead hands-on installation, commissioning, and validation of systems on the factory floor, including travel to support multi-site deploymentsWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer scienceStrong design intuition grounded in first-principles engineering judgmentDeep mechanical fundamentals including statics, dynamics, materials, tolerance analysisSolid electrical fundamentals including power, signal integrity, industrial safetyProven experience in electromechanical integration of complex industrial systemsAdvanced skills in mechanism design and kinematics for high-uptime automationExcellent written and verbal communication skillsWhat Will Set You ApartOwnership of DFM and DFA for precision electromechanical systems across suppliers and production processesOwnership of system-level integration and validation in industrial environmentsWorking knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing-grade standardsFamiliarity integrating industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, etc.) into automation cellsFamiliarity with PLC-based controls (Siemens, Rockwell, Honeywell, etc.)Comfort with basic scripting to support automation, diagnostics, or system integration (Python, structured text, etc.)CompensationFor this role, the target salary range is $138,500- $240,000(actual range may vary based on experience).This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.Benefits for Full-time EmployeesMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees401kRelocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.Flexible vacation policyEquityITAR RequirementsTo 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.Use of AI in hiringHadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting and hiring processes to help our team work more efficiently. This may include tools that help organize and analyze recruiting data, as well as an AI-powered notetaker that can record and transcribe interviews and help coordinate feedback. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are performed by humans. If an interview will be recorded, you will be notified in advance and may opt out at any time with no impact on your candidacy. Candidate data processed through these tools is subject to the same protections described in our Privacy Policy.Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.LocationLos Angeles, CAEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentEngineering, Product, Design