Applications Engineer

Hadrian Automation Sandbox; Alabama; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking an Applications Engineer to advance, optimize, and support application systems across our aerospace manufacturing platforms. You will ensure high quality, efficiency, and seamless integration for clients and internal teams.

The role suits those passionate about innovative technology and continuous improvement, with hands-on engineering background and strong collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in applications engineering or related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with modern application technologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from conception through deployment.
• Support, optimize, and maintain application systems and equipment.
• Develop, test, and enhance application processes for operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, best practices, and standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective process integration and product development.

Skills

Applications engineering

Analytical skills

Troubleshooting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

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.

Applications Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as an Applications Engineer. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing, optimizing, and supporting applications to ensure high quality, efficiency, and seamless integration for our clients and teams. This position is ideal for those passionate about innovative technology solutions and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering projects from conception through deployment
• Support, optimize, and maintain application systems and equipment
• Develop, test, and enhance application processes for operational excellence
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols, best practices, and standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for effective process integration and product development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in applications engineering or a related technical discipline
• Hands‑on experience with modern application technologies
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package
• Opportunity to work with innovative technology
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

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.

Use of AI in hiring

Hadrian uses AI-assisted tools in our recruiting process 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. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidates are evaluated by people. 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 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.