Founding Manufacturing Engineer (Large Format CNC Machining), Special Projects Division

Hadrian Automation, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of autonomous manufacturing in aerospace and defense. As a founding member of the Special Projects division, you will leverage your expertise in large format CNC machining to innovate and automate maritime manufacturing processes. This role offers the unique opportunity to work closely with leadership, shaping the future of production in critical industries. If you're passionate about advanced manufacturing and ready to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Benefits

100% coverage of medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401k

Relocation stipend

Flexible vacation policy

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in transitioning from prototype to high-rate production.

Responsibilities

• Support large-scale CNC operations and precision manufacturing.
• Communicate effectively and solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Large format CNC machining

Problem-solving skills

Technical proficiency

R&D efforts

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Expert machinist/programmer

Job description

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies make rockets, jets, and satellites 10x faster and 2x cheaper. Our CEO, Chris Power, discusses the importance of what we're building in this video.

We are a lean but mighty team (and growing!) people that are passionate about building critical infrastructure to support the nation and the advancement of humanity.

We've raised >$200m to achieve this vision, with multiple rounds from Lux Capital, A16Z, Founders Fund, Construct Capital, Caffeinated Capital and more.

We use AI and Robotics to automate and scale factories that are globally cost competitive and future-proof from the dramatic skilled labor shortage that is facing the Advanced Industrial Base.

Hadrian works with startups, Primes and Tier 1/2s in all markets to cost-down, scale or otherwise enable them to hit production rates on critical programs in Rocketry, Satellites, Shipbuilding, Commercial and Military aircraft and other core, mission critical industries.

The Role

In this role you’ll be a founding member of Hadrian’s new Special Projects division, working directly with the CEO and engineering leadership. We’re forming a new team specifically focused on automating a range of processes related to Maritime manufacturing and various ships of various hull classes.

Specifically, we’re looking for a founding expert in large format CNC machining for post processing castings and other components at the 11-25ft+ range. You’ll be joining a team of expert manufacturing engineers or domain specialists to build out a new facility focused on the maritime industry, as well as software engineers to automate common processes.

You will be pioneering and reshaping advanced manufacturing across Aerospace & Defense in the US and will be the ripple for so much more - come join us!

What we’re looking for:

• Deep technical knowledge of large format CNC machining of all classes and types

• Expert-level technical proficiency and awareness

• Experience establishing and evolving manufacturing processes from a prototype environment to high-rate production

• Strong vision and drive to pursue months-long R&D efforts

• Ideally, you are capable of designing fixturing, programming, selecting CapEx, and understanding the overall CNC process as part of a larger production system

Responsibilities will include:

• Strong communications, problem-solving skills, expertise in large format CNC, and exceptional working pace

• Provide hands-on support for large-scale CNC operations, precision manufacturing and strong idea generation for automating these processes

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in a fast-paced environment, understanding and leading in both manual and automated casting applications

• Part-time travel to client sites, when needed

• You can be a degreed ME or just an expert machinist/programmer who’s seen it all but knows there are tons of automation opportunities

What will set you apart:

• Demonstrated experience and deep technical knowledge in large format CNC machining

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to explain the technical trade-offs during project decision making

• Hands-on project experience interfacing with different business units (e.g. design, manufacturing engineering, quality, robotics and controls, etc.)

• Background in lightweight, high-temperature alloys, including advanced aluminum, steel, titanium, nickel-based super alloys, etc.

• Leadership or consulting experience, especially in an aerospace / manufacturing context

Benefits:

• 100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

• 401k

• Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA

• Flexible vacation policy

It is the policy of Hadrian Automation, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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.