Facilities Engineer, Special Projects

Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future

Hadrian is building autonomous factories that help aerospace and defense companies make rockets, jets, and satellites 10x faster and 2x cheaper. Our CEO, Chris Power, discusses the importance of what we're building in this video

We are a lean yet mighty team (and growing!) of individuals who are passionate about building critical infrastructure to support the nation and advance humanity.

We've raised >

$200m to achieve this vision, with multiple rounds from Lux Capital, A16Z, Founders Fund, Construct Capital, Caffeinated Capital and more.

We utilize AI and Robotics to automate and scale factories that are globally cost-competitive and future-proof against the dramatic skilled labor shortage facing the Advanced Industrial Base.

Hadrian works with startups, Primes, and Tier 1 / 2s in all markets to cost-down, scale, or otherwise enable them to achieve production rates on critical programs in Rocketry, Satellites, Shipbuilding, Commercial, and Military aircraft, as well as other core, mission-critical industries.

The Role :

We are seeking a Facilities Engineer, Special Projects to lead and execute infrastructure development initiatives in support of advanced manufacturing operations. This role will join a dynamic Special Projects team tasked with scaling and modernizing facilities to support mission-critical production capabilities.

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following :

Manage end-to-end execution of facility buildouts, from concept through commissioning, across electrical, mechanical, and structural scopes

Provide engineering design and oversight for critical utilities including HVAC, process gases, chilled water, compressed air, and material handling systems

Maintain and update factory layouts in alignment with evolving production requirements and takt time

Develop scopes of work, manage contractors and vendors, and track performance against project timelines and budgets

Partner cross-functionally with manufacturing, operations, engineering, and safety teams to ensure alignment with business needs and regulatory compliance

What We're Looking For :

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental, or Safety Engineering (or related field)

5–8 years of experience in facilities engineering, including successful execution of large-scale infrastructure projects

Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 79, and other relevant building and safety codes

Proficiency in AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Excel, and project management platforms

Demonstrated ability to lead contractor management, cost estimation, and capital project budgeting

What Will Set You Apart :

Experience leading greenfield facility development projects from the ground up

Familiarity with sustainability initiatives and facility performance optimization (e.g., MTBF, energy usage metrics)

Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE)

Working knowledge of programming tools such as Python and / or SQL for systems monitoring or automation

Benefits

100% coverage of platinum medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

401k

Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of LA

Flexible vacation policy

It is the policy of Hadrian Automation, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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

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