CNC Controls Engineer

Hadrian; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

401(k)

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a Controls Engineer to join their growing team in Los Angeles. This role involves developing CNC automation solutions, focusing on enhancing efficiencies and capabilities through innovative technologies. Candidates should have experience with CNC operations and possess strong programming skills.

Offering a competitive salary range of $130,000 – $220,000, the position comes with excellent benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan. Hadrian is committed to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Experience writing macros for Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain.
• Ability to run CNC machines including part setup and tool offsets.
• Experience coding in Python and understanding of software principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Applicable experience with various machine types and tooling.

Responsibilities

• Develop a universal controller interface for CNC machines.
• Utilize spindle probing for enhanced inspection and control.
• Innovate integrated feedback loops for machining processes.
• Develop systems empowering operators in advanced machine control.
• Support teams by engineering processes enhancing on-machine capabilities.

Skills

Macro Programming

CNC Machine Operation

Software Development

Communication

Machining Knowledge

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.

The Role

Hadrian’s Controls Engineering team develops 0‑1 automation solutions to supercharge the efficiency and capabilities of our CNC machines. The team focuses on developing novel solutions for automated probing validation, machine calibration, in‑process control, tool laser measurement, breakage detection, tool life, offsets, and origins.

We are looking for a Controls 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 we are looking to add a curious and self‑motivated expert to join our already world‑class team.

What You’ll Do

• Universal Controller Interface – Develop a universal controller interface for CNC machines to streamline operations and ensure interoperability across diverse machining platforms.
• Inspection and Process Control – Utilize spindle probing to revolutionize inspection and process control, enhancing precision and efficiency.
• Integrated Feedback Loop – Innovate an integrated CMMCNC feedback loop, bridging the gap between measurement and control in machining processes.
• Operator Enablement – Develop systems that empower operators in advanced machine control, minimizing human dependence and lowering the barrier to entry for CNC manufacturing.
• Process Development – Support cross‑functional teams by engineering processes that expand and enhance on‑machine capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Macro Programming – Experience writing macros for either Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain.
• CNC Machine Operation – Ability to run and operate CNC machines including part setup, tool loading, tool offsets, spindle probing.
• Software – Experience coding with an understanding of software principles, including Python, data structures, version control (e.g., GitHub), and testing.
• Communication – Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Machining Knowledge – Has applicable experience with a variety of machine types (mills, lathes), materials (alum, stainless, hard metals), tooling application, workholding, and fixture design.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with PLC programming, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or robotics.
• Experience with hyperMILL, Heidenhain, Fanuc, NX, machining Inconel or Titanium, macro programming.
• Strongly admired skills – System design, mechanical design, operational experience, and the ability to bridge hardware and software disciplines.

Compensation

For 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 Employees

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

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.