Lead Engineer, Flagship Materials Test Lab

StreamingFast; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is building autonomous factories in Los Angeles and beyond. As Engineering Manager, Materials Test, you will lead our flagship materials test lab, select equipment, and define data strategies for welding, casting, forging, and additive teams.

You will hire and guide engineers and technicians, set technical directions, and ensure safety and traceability across all tests. This role demands hands-on lab leadership and cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 8+ years of equivalent experience.
• Experience with materials testing or lab operations.
• Ability to lead engineers and technicians and define technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the flagship materials test lab.
• Hire, manage, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Make the final call on technical direction for materials testing.
• Set data collection, labeling, and storage requirements for all materials testing.
• Write test automation, work instructions, process plans, and technician training.
• Own lab safety and quality risks.

Skills

Leadership

ASTM standards knowledge

Lab data management

Technical direction

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, materials, aerospace, or electrical engineering

8+ years of equivalent experience

Tools

Python

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

Hadrian is building autonomous factories in Los Angeles and beyond. As Engineering Manager, Materials Test, you will lead our flagship materials test lab, select equipment, and define data strategies for welding, casting, forging, and additive teams.

You will hire and guide engineers and technicians, set technical directions, and ensure safety and traceability across all tests. This role demands hands-on lab leadership and cross-team collaboration.