Head of Metal Additive Manufacturing, Applications Engineering
Hadrian AutomationLos Angeles, California, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
220000 - 250000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Hadrian Automation builds autonomous factories that enable aerospace and defense companies to produce rockets, satellites, jets, and ships up to ten times faster and twice as cheaply by integrating advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. The company’s new 270,000-square-foot Mesa facility will create 350 jobs immediately and supports a growing headquarters that will house thousands of future hires. With initiatives like Hadrian Maritime and a Factory-as-a-Service model, Hadrian delivers complete production systems rather than individual parts, accelerating delivery for space, shipbuilding, and aviation programs. Backed by leading investors such as Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, the team is driven by a mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century.
Job Description
Hadrian is seeking a Head of Metal Additive Manufacturing Applications Engineering to lead a customer-facing applications engineering team and develop scalable, production-ready metal additive manufacturing solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
- 8+ years of experience in metal additive manufacturing applications engineering, process engineering, or manufacturing engineering, including experience in customer-facing technical roles.
- 2+ years of people leadership experience, including managing or leading technical teams.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with metal additive manufacturing processes (e.g., laser powder bed fusion), including parameter development, build planning, powder handling, post-processing integration, and production ramp.
- Experience supporting parts and processes from prototype through qualification and full-rate production, including documentation, inspection strategy, process control, and readiness criteria.
Benefits
- 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