NDT Engineer

Hadrian Automation; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian in Torrance, CA, is seeking an NDT Engineer to serve as the technical authority for nondestructive testing in aerospace and defense programs. You will own procedures, qualification, and audit readiness while collaborating with automation and software teams to create data-driven inspection systems.

You’ll lead Level III activities, drive program governance, and mentor Level I/II staff, with a focus on high‑consequence, high‑throughput manufacturing environments and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive NDT experience including procedure development.
• Current Level III certification in at least four methods (MT, PT, RT, UT, VT).
• Experience in regulated quality environments with documentation control, traceability, and audit support.
• Ability to interpret technical codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Experience leading or supporting external audits within a structured quality management system.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Level III technical authority for NDT, owning the development, review, approval, and control of procedures, technique sheets, and the written practice.

Skills

NDT experience

Level III certification

Audits & documentation

Program governance

Automation collaboration

Tools

PAUT

FMC/TFM

CT

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:

As our NDT Engineer, you will be the technical authority for nondestructive testing at Hadrian and the person who takes it beyond a final gate. You will own procedures, qualification, and audit readiness for aerospace, defense, and naval programs. You will also work with our automation and software teams to turn decades of inspection craft into automated, data-driven systems that run across a high-mix, high-throughput factory. This role is for an NDT professional with deep command of the craft who believes the field can go much further than it has.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Level III technical authority for NDT, owning the development, review, approval, and control of procedures, technique sheets, and the written practice.

• Own program governance, including revision control, personnel qualification and certification, calibration, and equipment traceability.

• Lead audit readiness and represent NDT in internal, customer, and third-party audits.

• Design and run POD and capability studies, and build the technical case for new and non-traditional inspection techniques.

• Partner with automation and software teams to specify, validate, and deploy automated inspection, while mentoring Level I and II personnel.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive nondestructive testing experience, including procedure development and program oversight.

• Current Level III certification in at least four of the following methods: MT, PT, RT, UT, and VT.

• Experience working in a regulated quality environment that requires strong documentation control, traceability, and audit support.

• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical codes, standards, and contractual requirements and turn them into compliant procedures.

• Experience leading or supporting external audits within a structured quality management system.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, shipbuilding, aerospace launch, propulsion, or other high-consequence defense programs.

• Hands‑on experience with automated, robotic, or advanced inspection systems such as PAUT, FMC/TFM, or CT.

• A track record of challenging an inspection requirement from first principles and backing the change with data.

• Familiarity with digital inspection platforms, electronic quality management systems, or data analysis tools.

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $150,000 - $210,000 (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 export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, 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

Hadrian does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental status, physical disability or any other legally protected status. 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.