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
The Senior Counsel, Export Controls & Cybersecurity will serve as Hadrian’s subject-matter expert on ITAR, export controls, sanctions, and cybersecurity compliance, responsible for designing, implementing, and enforcing a scalable compliance framework across the company.
This is a high-impact role for an experienced in-house attorney or specialist law firm practitioner who has operated as the primary export compliance owner for a regulated business. You will partner closely with executive leadership, engineering, IT, security, HR, and operations to enable growth while ensuring compliance across hiring, travel, data access, technology controls, and cybersecurity obligations in a highly regulated advanced manufacturing environment.
What You’ll Do
Serve as Hadrian’s primary legal owner for ITAR, EAR, sanctions, and export-related compliance
Design, implement, and continuously improve Hadrian’s export compliance program, policies, and internal controls
Draft, enforce, and maintain policies related to:
ITAR / EAR compliance
Technology Control Plans (TCPs)
Foreign national access
Data access and system permissions
International travel and visitors
Advise on export classification, jurisdiction, licensing strategies, exemptions, and disclosures
Oversee compliance related to:
Hiring and onboarding
Sanctions and trade restrictions
International travel and assignments
Cloud systems and databases containing controlled technical data
Data security and transfers
Partner with Security, IT, and Engineering on cybersecurity, system access controls, and segregation of export-controlled data
Support cybersecurity and data protection obligations tied to government, defense, or regulated programs
Develop and deliver training for employees, managers, and leadership on export and cybersecurity compliance
Support audits, investigations, and regulatory inquiries as needed
Monitor regulatory changes and proactively assess impact on business operations
Manage outside counsel and consultants for specialized export, sanctions, or cybersecurity matters
What We’re Looking For:
JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
7–10+ years of experience specializing in export controls, ITAR, sanctions, and related compliance matters
Experience functioning as an in-house export compliance attorney or a law firm attorney specializing deeply in export controls and regulatory compliance
Deep working knowledge of, ITAR and EAR, sanctions regimes, export licensing and compliance frameworks
Proven experience building, implementing, and owning an export compliance program
Experience advising on cybersecurity, data access, and technology controls in regulated environments
Strong business judgment and ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical, scalable solutions
Excellent communication skills and comfort advising senior leaders
Ability to operate autonomously in fast-paced, high-growth environments
What Sets You Apart:
Prior in-house experience as the primary export compliance owner at a manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or hardware company
Experience supporting engineering-heavy or data-intensive organizations
Familiarity with government, defense, or national security-adjacent programs
Experience designing and enforcing Technology Control Plans in practice
Experience partnering deeply with IT, Security, and HR on access control and foreign national issues
Builder mindset with a track record of creating durable compliance systems, not just advisory memos
Ability to balance regulatory rigor with execution speed in a scaling company
Compensation
For this role, the target salary range is $185,000 - $250,000 (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.