Founding Engineer, Special Projects Division

Hadrian is revolutionizing the manufacturing landscape for aerospace and defense industries by building autonomous factories that make rockets, jets, and satellites 10x faster and 2x cheaper. As a well-funded startup with over $200M raised from prestigious investors like Lux Capital, A16Z, and Founders Fund, they're tackling critical infrastructure challenges in Space, Defense & Aerospace industries.

The Founding Engineer position in the Special Projects Division offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the CEO and engineering leadership. This role combines cutting-edge software development with practical manufacturing applications, requiring expertise in both coding and systems integration. You'll be pioneering new technologies and approaches in advanced manufacturing, working on moonshot R&D projects and engaging directly with federal and commercial customers.

The position demands a versatile engineer who can bridge the gap between software and manufacturing, with responsibilities ranging from coding demonstrators to assessing integration possibilities with client systems. The role offers competitive compensation ($155,000 - $215,000) and comprehensive benefits, including full medical coverage and equity opportunities.

This is an ideal opportunity for a senior software engineer who wants to make a significant impact in the aerospace and defense manufacturing sector. The position requires occasional travel to client sites and involves working with various technologies including Python, Node.js, Go, C++, and TypeScript/React. The successful candidate will need to be ITAR compliant and possess strong communication skills to work effectively with both internal teams and clients.

Working at Hadrian means being part of a mission-critical initiative to strengthen the nation's advanced industrial base while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in manufacturing automation. The company's use of AI and robotics to create future-proof factories positions it at the forefront of solving the skilled labor shortage in critical industries.