Applications 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 Role Hadrian's Applications Engineering team develops 0-1 machining solutions to supercharge the throughput and capabilities of our Factory. The team focuses on developing novel solutions for CNC programming, workholding, fixturing, tooling, process control, new materials, and machining capabilities.We are looking for an Applications Engineer to execute our Machining roadmap to scale Hadrian to be multi-factory across the US. You will work closely with Applications Engineering, CAM Operations, Software Engineering, and Robotics to push the boundaries of machining at scale and are looking to add a curious and self-motivated expert to join our already world class team.Current Technical ChallengesAutonomous manufacturing workflows that run parts with minimal operator interventionAutomated metrology, in-process inspection, and closed-loop process controlProcess standards that run across different machine platforms and controllersManufacturing observability and diagnostics: detecting tool wear, process drift, and failures early enough to recover automaticallyLights-out production of complex aerospace componentsFirst-part introduction of high-risk, high-complexity components, new part families, and new materials, including high-temp aerospace alloysReducing the engineering effort required to launch a new part, and converting successful one-off processes into reusable production standardsDeploying proven capabilities from our Los Angeles factory to Factory 3 in Mesa, ArizonaWhat You'll DoDevelop manufacturing processes for complex aerospace and defense components, including machining strategy, tooling, workholding, probing, and inspectionTake 0-1 New Product Introduction parts from print to production for new customers, new materials, and new part familiesBuild the automation, process control, and software workflows that let production run without constant engineering attentionSet machine, tooling, and process standards adopted across Hadrian factoriesDiagnose high-impact production failures across process, equipment, software, and operational causes, then change the standard so the failure stays fixedAdvise as a subject matter expert on tooling, machine selection, workholding, and process engineering across the factory, and contribute that domain knowledge to the software that automates CAM programmingWork with CAM, CNC Controls, Robotics, Software, Quality, and Operations to integrate manufacturing systems into productionSupport factory launches, machine bring-up, and production stabilizationYour First 12 MonthsFocus areas differ across the team. After a year, engineers in this role can typically point to results like:New manufacturing capabilities shipped into productionA standard adopted across multiple machines, cells, or factoriesA previously manual engineering or production workflow that now runs automatedMeasurable reductions in the engineering time required to launch new partsThroughput, quality, or reliability improvements on production cellsA contribution to a factory launch or a major capability deploymentWhat We’re Looking ForA track record of solving difficult manufacturing problems and building technical systems that hold up in productionDepth in one or two of these areas, with the judgment to work across the rest: machining, manufacturing engineering, automation, robotics, metrology, simulation, tooling, or software for manufacturingWorking knowledge of machining fundamentals, including tooling, workholding, GD&T, inspection, and process validationThe ability to trace a problem across process, equipment, software, and operational causesClear written and verbal communication with machinists, engineers, and factory leadershipWhat Will Set You ApartMulti-axis CNC machining, mill-turn, or production experience with titanium and InconelCAM programming in hyperMILL, NX, Mastercam, or similar platformsMacro programming on Heidenhain or Fanuc controllersAutomated metrology, in-process inspection, statistical process control, load monitoring, or tool life monitoringPalletized automation, robotic machine tending, or lights-out productionSoftware and data skills applied to manufacturing, such as Python, version control, and production data analysisSimulation and modeling, such as cutting dynamics, tap testing, or FEAExperience in aerospace, defense, semiconductor, medical, energy, or similarly demanding environmentsMachines, tools, software, or businesses you built on your own initiativeCompensationFor this role, the target salary range is $130,000 - $220,000 (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