Founding Manufacturing Engineer (Gigacasting / Die Casting), Special Projects Division

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies make rockets, jets, and satellites 10x faster and 2x cheaper. Our CEO, Chris Power, discusses the importance of what we're building in this video.

We are a lean but mighty team (and growing!) people that are passionate about building critical infrastructure to support the nation and the advancement of humanity.

We've raised >$200m to achieve this vision, with multiple rounds from Lux Capital, A16Z, Founders Fund, Construct Capital, Caffeinated Capital and more.

We use AI and Robotics to automate and scale factories that are globally cost competitive and future-proof from the dramatic skilled labor shortage that is facing the Advanced Industrial Base.

Hadrian works with startups, Primes and Tier 1/2s in all markets to cost-down, scale or otherwise enable them to hit production rates on critical programs in Rocketry, Satellites, Shipbuilding, Commercial and Military aircraft and other core, mission critical industries.

The Role

In this role you’ll be a founding member of Hadrian’s new Special Projects division, working directly with the CEO and engineering leadership. 

We’re forming a new team specifically focused on automating a range of processes related to Maritime manufacturing and various ships of various hull classes.

Specifically, we’re looking for a founding expert in Die-Cast or Gigapress/cast processes that can act as the “chief engineer” for this manufacturing domain at Hadrian.

We are seeking an expert casting engineer to lead the development and optimization of precision casting processes for high-performance aerospace, automotive, maritime, and defense applications. In this role,  you'll collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams, leveraging cutting-edge materials, casting simulations, manufacturing automation forecasting and real-time applications, and process improvements to enhance performance, reduce defects, and maximize efficiency. If you're a technical leader passionate about revolutionizing casting technologies, we invite you to join our team and shape the future of manufacturing.

You will be pioneering and reshaping advanced manufacturing across Aerospace & Defense in the US and will be the ripple for so much more - come join us!

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to understand and communicate the entire die cast / press / gigacast manufacturing process

• Expert-level technical proficiency and awareness 

• Experience establishing and evolving manufacturing processes from a prototype environment to high-rate production

• Strong vision and drive to pursue months-long R&D efforts

Responsibilities will include:

• Strong communications, problem-solving skills, expertise in complex metal casting, and exceptional working pace

• Design, fine-tune, and validate casting processes and parameters for a range of casting applications

• Provide hands-on support for large-scale metal casting, foundry operations, precision manufacturing and strong leadership for automating these processes

• Demonstrated technical proficiency in a fast-paced environment, understanding and leading in both manual and automated casting applications  

• Part-time travel to client sites, when needed

What will set you apart:

• Higher education or coursework in fields like Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Metallurgy, Material Science, or related STEM field

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and the ability to explain the technical trade-offs during project decision making 

• Hands-on project experience interfacing with different business units (e.g. design, manufacturing engineering, quality, robotics and controls, etc.)

• Background in lightweight, high-temperature alloys, including advanced aluminum, steel, titanium, nickel-based super alloys, etc.

• Leadership or consulting experience, especially in an aerospace / manufacturing context

Benefits:

•     100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

•     401k

•     Relocation stipend if you’re moving from outside of LA

•     Flexible vacation policy

It is the policy of Hadrian Automation, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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.