Manufacturing Engineer Test - HAD 24 Role

Hadrian Automation Sandbox; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to accelerate aerospace and defense manufacturing. Hadrian seeks a Manufacturing Engineer for the HAD 24 Role to advance, test, and optimize processes, ensuring high quality and efficiency in production.

You will lead projects, operate equipment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate processes and support product development. This is a hands-on, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through production.
• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment and systems.
• Develop, test, and optimize manufacturing processes for operational excellence.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and high-quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless process integration and product development.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Advanced manufacturing tech

Analytical troubleshooting

Communication teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC machines

Robotics tooling

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.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Test - HAD 24 Role

Job Description

Join our team as a Manufacturing Engineer in the HAD 24 Role. You will play a key role in advancing, optimizing, and testing manufacturing processes to ensure high quality and efficiency in production. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for innovative manufacturing technologies and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage manufacturing engineering projects from concept through production

• Operate and maintain manufacturing equipment and systems

• Develop, test, and optimize manufacturing processes for operational excellence

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols and high-quality standards

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for seamless process integration and product development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering or a related technical discipline

• Hands-on experience with advanced manufacturing technologies

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive compensation package

• Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology

• Collaborative and supportive work environment

• Professional development and growth opportunities

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 process 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. These tools support our team and are not used to make hiring decisions. All candidates are evaluated by people. 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.

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.