Electrical Controls Engineer

Hadrian Automation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian in Torrance, CA is seeking a skilled Electrical & Controls Engineer to join our Factory Automation division, building automated robotic cells for high-precision, scalable manufacturing. You will collaborate with hardware, software, and robotics engineers to bring production systems from concept to operation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in engineering/physics/CS, hands-on Siemens automation experience, and a track record of designing safe electrical systems and debugging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.
• Experience with Siemens automation systems and programming.
• Experience designing and commissioning electrical systems and panels to industrial safety standards.
• Knowledge of ISO 13849 or ANSI B11 safety standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical and controls design for advanced automated manufacturing robotic cells.
• Write and maintain PLC applications using Siemens TIA Portal.
• Design and debug control panels to industrial safety standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A).
• Commission and debug automation systems on the production floor and resolve issues.
• Develop standards, documentation, and procedures for scalable automation deployment.

Skills

Siemens automation

PLC programming

Electrical design

Sensor integration

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science

Tools

Siemens TIA Portal

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian 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

We are seeking a skilled and driven Electrical & Controls Engineer to join Hadrian’s Factory Automation division, a team dedicated to building and scaling Hadrian’s core machining business. This role is focused on the design, development, and commissioning of automated robotic cells that support high-precision, scalable manufacturing.

As part of this team, you will work directly with hardware engineers, software engineers, and robotics engineers to bring advanced production systems from concept to operation. You will help execute our Machining roadmap to scale Hadrian to be multi-factory across the US. We are looking to add a curious and self-motivated expert to join our already world class team.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the electrical and controls design for advanced automated manufacturing robotic cells.

• Write and maintain PLC applications using Siemens TIA Portal.

• Design and debug control panels to industrial standards (NFPA 79, UL 508A). Develop and maintain electrical documentation, wiring diagrams, and bill of materials (BOMs).

• Commission and debug automation systems on the production floor. Diagnose and resolve control system and hardware issues.

• Develop standards, documentation, and procedures for scalable automation deployment.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.

• Experience with Siemens automation systems and programming.

• Experience designing and commissioning electrical systems and panels to industrial safety standards.

• Strong skills in integrating sensors and performing risk assessments in accordance with safety standards such as ISO 13849 or ANSI B11.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems using diagnostic tools and lead structured root cause analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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

• 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 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.

Consideration of Criminal History

Hadrian will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws. We do not ask about criminal history on our application, and we do not consider criminal history before making a conditional offer of employment.

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.