Tooling Engineer

Hadrian Automation; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401k

Relocation support

Flexible vacation policy

Equity

Job summary

Hadrian is seeking a founding member for our Special Projects division to design, develop, and implement precision tooling systems that enable large-scale manufacturing. You will collaborate directly with the CEO and engineering leadership on ambitious R&D projects and new business opportunities.

You will contribute hands-on technical work and strategic input to advance production capabilities, focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability of tooling solutions for large parts and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or related STEM field.
• Experience with FEA and static analysis for tooling.
• Proficient in 3D modeling and simulation tools (SolidWorks/CATIA/NX/ANSYS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments.

Responsibilities

• Design structural and mechanical tooling for large components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to build and implement tooling systems.
• Work with technicians and manufacturing teams to ensure proper installation and use of tooling.
• Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling across the production lifecycle.
• Provide documentation, technical guidance, and support for stakeholders.

Skills

FEA

3D modeling

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Manufacturing understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or related STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

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.

The Role

You will be a founding member of Hadrian’s new Special Projects division, collaborating directly with the CEO and engineering leadership. This division is responsible for focusing on ambitious R&D projects and serving as engineering experts on new business opportunities.

This foundational role centers on the design, development, and implementation of precision tooling systems that support efficient, high-quality, large-scale manufacturing. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative tooling solutions for large parts and assemblies, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability.

You will play a key role in supporting new production capabilities by contributing hands-on technical work and strategic input.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Design structural and mechanical tooling to support large components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to build, source, and implement tooling systems.
• Work with technicians and manufacturing teams to ensure proper installation and use of tooling.
• Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling across the production lifecycle.
• Provide clear documentation, technical guidance, and support for internal and external stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how tooling supports quality and production efficiency.
• Experience in designing tooling systems for complex or large-scale parts and assemblies, such as machining or welding.
• Ability to contribute to both prototyping and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform FEA and static analysis to validate tooling under real-world conditions with proficiency in 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or ANSYS).
• Knowledge of material selection and fabrication techniques suitable for high-load or high-temperature environments.

What will set you apart:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with evolving priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and automation.

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.

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.