Director of Forward Deployed Engineering

Hadrian Automation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a Director of Forward Deployed to lead a team on one or more critical programs, working directly with the U.S. Government, customers, and Hadrian leadership.

You will own the technical roadmap, drive execution, and ensure delivery in complex, multi-billion-dollar initiatives. You’ll hire and mentor engineers, product managers, and designers, maintain a high execution bar, and leverage AI to accelerate discovery and delivery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated history leading engineering and product teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical roadmap and delivery for one or more programs.
• Lead Forward Deployed teams on multi-billion-dollar programs.
• Be the primary technical contact with government stakeholders and prime partners.
• Build and grow engineers, product managers, and designers on your program.
• Stay hands-on early in programs to ensure quality and delivery.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Program management

Technical architecture

Customer relationships

AI-enabled product sense

Job description

Hadrian is seeking a Director of Forward Deployed to lead a team on one or more critical programs, working directly with the U.S. Government, customers, and Hadrian leadership.

You will own the technical roadmap, drive execution, and ensure delivery in complex, multi-billion-dollar initiatives. You’ll hire and mentor engineers, product managers, and designers, maintain a high execution bar, and leverage AI to accelerate discovery and delivery.