Applications Engineer

Hadrian's Applications Engineering team develops 0-1 machining solutions to supercharge the throughput and capabilities of our Factory. The team focuses on developing novel solutions for CNC programming, workholding, fixturing, tooling, process control, new materials, and machining capabilities., We are looking for an Applications Engineer to execute our Machining roadmap to scale Hadrian to be multi-factory across the US. You will work closely with Applications Engineering, CAM Operations, Software Engineering, and Robotics to push the boundaries of machining at scale and are looking to add a curious and self-motivated expert to join our already world class team.

What You'll Do

• Develop New Capabilities - push the limits of programming, machining, workholding, and automation to meet challenging market demands from our customers.

• NPI Development - develop 0-1 New Product Introduction parts that are high-risk high-ROI as part of onboarding new customers or new technologies (techniques, materials, part families) .

• Subject Matter Expert - as a Subject Matter Expert, you will contribute to the product vision of our Copilot software that super chargers our CAM programmers productivity. You will advise and consult across a range of areas within the factory such as tooling, machine selection, workholding, process engineering, etc.

• CAM Programming - 5+ years programming aerospace parts

• CNC Machine Operation - Ability to run and operate CNC machines including part setup, tool loading, tool offsets, spindle probing.

• Machining Knowledge - Has applicable experience with a variety of machine types (mills, lathes), materials (alum, stainless, hard metals), tooling application, workholding, and fixture design.

• Process Engineering - Has a track record of successfully machining difficult parts with stringent requirements. Understands the pitfalls of operation selection, material removal, tooling application, and material science.

• GD&T - Strong understanding of GD&T and engineering print reading.

• Communication- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with hyperMILL, Heidenhain, Fanuc, NX, machining Inconel or Titanium, macro programming, mill-turn

• Experience with tap testing, FEA analysis, load monitoring, tool life monitoring, in-process inspection

• Strongly admired skills - Macro programming, software engineering skills, mechanical design, material science, 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 (https://www.pmddtc.state.gov/?id=ddtc_kb_article_page&sys_id=24d528fddbfc930044f9ff621f961987) .

For this role, the target salary range is $130,000 - $220,000 (actual range may vary based on experience)., + Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees

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