Executive Assistant

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

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. By combining advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we are reinventing how America produces its most critical parts.

We're accelerating our mission with the launch of Factory 3 in Mesa, Arizona, a 290,000-square-foot facility creating 350 new jobs. We are expanding rapidly to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to expand into naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts.

Hadrian is backed by leading investors including T. Rowe Price, Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, our fast-growing team is united around reindustrializing American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond.

We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Chief of Staff, External Affairs. This role requires a collaborative team player with strong judgment and attention to detail. You will be embedded in the daily operations of the Chief of Staff, supporting core business priorities while providing occasional personal support when needed. The role involves managing a complex scope of responsibilities while maintaining a calm and steady presence in a fast-paced environment. Experience on Capitol Hill or in a legislative environment preferred.

What You'll Do

• Manage complex scheduling across internal and external stakeholders
• Handle all travel logistics as needed for hybrid travel schedules and external offsites
• Act as gatekeeper and facilitator: triaging incoming requests and communications
• Prepare materials such as presentations, reports, and internal communications
• Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics
• Own internal meeting prep, agendas, and post-meeting follow-ups
• Help organize and execute events for executive and external onsite meetings
• Assist with personal tasks on occasion to support executive bandwidth
• Take on special projects and process improvement initiatives that increase leadership productivity
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and make judgment calls in ambiguous situations

What We're Looking For

• 5-7+ years of experience supporting senior executives
• High agency and self-starting; enthusiastic about tackling novel and evolving challenges
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Excellent judgment and discretion; comfortable handling sensitive and confidential materials
• Skilled at anticipating needs before they arise and proactively solving problems
• Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
• Able to juggle multiple projects without letting anything slip through the cracks
• Proficient with tools like Microsoft Office Suite, Confluence, and modern productivity software
• Experience developing and managing document and records systems is a strong plus

Benefits for Full-time Employees

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

ITAR Requirements

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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

It 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.