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
As Hadrian's first Manager, Early Career Recruiting , you will build and lead our early talent function from the ground up. This is a true 0 to 1 leadership opportunity where you will design the strategy, hire and develop a team, and establish the programs that will bring the next generation of builders into Hadrian. You will create lasting partnerships with top universities, trade schools, and community programs while collaborating closely with engineering and factory operations leaders to scale a best-in-class internship and early career program.
What You’ll Do
Build, lead, and grow a team of early career recruiters and program leads, providing coaching, direction, and development
Design and execute Hadrian's early career recruiting strategy across universities, trade schools, and community programs for both technical and operational talent
Develop and own long-term partnerships with universities, trade schools, student organizations, and career centers
Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers across engineering, operations, and manufacturing to define workforce pipeline needs and hiring goals
Oversee the full candidate lifecycle ensuring a high-quality, consistent experience from first touch through onboarding
Plan and lead campus and trade school recruiting events, information sessions, and brand-building activities
Build and maintain proactive talent pipelines for technical and operational roles
Define the recruiting metrics and reporting infrastructure to measure program effectiveness and team performance
Develop scalable processes, tools, and playbooks that support a growing early career function
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on early career talent trends, market insights, and workforce planning
What We’re Looking For
Bachelor's degree and 7+ years of university or early career recruiting experience
Proven success building or scaling early career and internship programs in high-growth environments
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold a team accountable to goals and performance
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities across a growing function
Experience partnering with diverse stakeholders including technical, operations, and senior leadership teams
Seasonal travel for campus and recruiting events
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required for events
What Will Set You Apart
Experience leading leads or managers
Experience building partnerships with trade schools, community colleges, and technical training programs
Background in technical recruiting or familiarity with manufacturing, aerospace, or engineering environments
Track record of hiring and developing recruiting talent in a fast-paced or startup environment
Demonstrated success designing recruiting processes and programs that scale
Excellent communication and storytelling skills with the ability to represent Hadrian's mission authentically at all levels
Data-driven mindset with experience using insights to shape team strategy and report to leadership
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.