Metal Manufacturing Engineer, Additive

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:

We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to be our boots on the ground for AM production at a Hadrian facility located on a customer site in Texarkana. You will own the success of every build that runs through the facility, across both polymer (FDM) and metal (LPBF). That means you run the machines, prep build files, troubleshoot failures onsite, disposition non-conformances, and write the work instructions and standards that keep production consistent and in spec. This role reports to the Director of AM Applications Engineering in Los Angeles, but the job lives onsite in Texarkana.

What You’ll Do:

- Be the boots on the ground for the AM machines onsite, across both polymer (FDM) and metal (LPBF).

- Own build success for both polymer and metal components. This includes COCs, FAIR, compliance, and parts being in spec.

- Prep build files when needed.

- Troubleshoot build failures and production issues on the premises.

- Be the first line of defense for creating and dispositioning NCRs.

- Develop the work instructions for each part that runs through the facility.

- Create onsite standards for support removal, part cleaning, inspection, and other post-processing steps.

- Influence DfAM inputs to parts to improve manufacturability and build success.

- Assist with LPBF and FDM machine maintenance, turnover, and setup as needed.

- Keep build records and document what works so the facility keeps improving.

- Coordinate with the LA-based AM Applications Engineering team, Quality, and Operations to keep onsite execution aligned with program requirements.

What We’re Looking For:

- B.S. or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.

- 2+ years in additive manufacturing, process or manufacturing engineering, or applications engineering.

- Direct hands-on experience with LPBF and/or FDM systems, including materials, process parameters, machine operation, and common failure modes.

- Experience owning build execution and troubleshooting build failures in a production environment.

- Able to prep and adjust build files when needed.

- Familiarity with quality processes: COCs, FAIR, NCR creation and dispositioning, and parts conformance to spec.

- Able to write clear work instructions and set onsite process standards.

- Hands-on DfAM understanding, with the ability to evaluate parts for AM suitability and manufacturability.

- Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance interpretation, and inspection planning.

- Able to work independently and deliver on commitments with a leadership team based in another location.

- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required (ITAR).

What Will Set You Apart:

- Experience working with the government or at customer sites. The ability to thrive with minimal resources and oversight.

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 https://www.hadrian.co/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.