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
We are seeking a Senior Mechatronics Engineer to design, build, and deploy high-performance electromechanical systems that directly support production. You will own mechanism design, electrical integration, automation build-out, and factory commissioning of robotic systems and automation cells. The expectation is deep technical competence, strong engineering judgement, and ability to independently drive complex systems from concept through production validation.
What You’ll Do
Develop end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) for pick-and-place applications
Develop payloads for autonomous mobile robots
Develop industrial electrical systems and control panels
Own the design and release of electromechanical systems
Select and integrate motion components such as actuators, pneumatics, bearings, etc.
Perform system validation, troubleshooting, and structured root cause analysis
Lead hands-on installation, commissioning, and validation of systems on the factory floor, including travel to support multi-site deployments
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science
Strong design intuition grounded in first-principles engineering judgment
Deep mechanical fundamentals including statics, dynamics, materials, tolerance analysis
Solid electrical fundamentals including power, signal integrity, industrial safety
Proven experience in electromechanical integration of complex industrial systems
Advanced skills in mechanism design and kinematics for high-uptime automation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
What Will Set You Apart
Ownership of DFM and DFA for precision electromechanical systems across suppliers and production processes
Ownership of system-level integration and validation in industrial environments
Working knowledge of GD&T and manufacturing-grade standards
Familiarity integrating industrial robots (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, etc.) into automation cells
Familiarity with PLC-based controls (Siemens, Rockwell, Honeywell, etc.)
Comfort with basic scripting to support automation, diagnostics, or system integration (Python, structured text, etc.)
Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $138,500 - $240,000 (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
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
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.