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# Tech Lead, Operational Technology

- **Company:** Hadrian Automation
- **Location:** Torrance, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Firmware, Hardware Security Module, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Joint Test Action (IEEE Standards), Network Segmentation, Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter, Robot Operating System, U-Boot
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/tech-lead-operational-technology-torrance-ca--1e307ed4-0e9d-4ca4-a3b7-4a490573fa1d

## About the Role

Technical Leadership, Manufacturing, Aerospace and Defense, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cost Control, Robotics Software, Additive Manufacturing, Casting, Welding, Electronics Manufacturing, * 10+ years across OT/ICS, embedded/product security, manufacturing, or supply chain security, including meaningful hands-on ownership.

 * Deep knowledge of industrial environments including PLCs, SCADA/DCS, HMIs, RTUs, and industrial protocols.
 * Experience with standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST SP 800-82.
 * Strong understanding of embedded/firmware security and hardware security.
 * Ability to build a security program from the ground up and operate effectively across both technical and executive teams.
 * Defense, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, robotics, or critical infrastructure experience is highly preferred.

## Description

Hadrian is looking for a Tech Lead of Operational Technology to own and build the security program protecting our autonomous factories and manufacturing ecosystem.

This role sits at the intersection of OT/ICS security, embedded systems, physical security, and supply chain assurance. You'll be the senior technical authority responsible for protecting Hadrian's production environments from cyber-physical attacks, insider threats, IP theft, and supply chain compromise.

What You'll Do

 * Build and own Hadrian's end-to-end manufacturing security strategy and architecture.
 * Secure OT/ICS environments across factories, including network segmentation, industrial monitoring, identity/access, and asset security.
 * Establish security requirements across embedded systems and hardware, including secure boot, firmware signing, hardware roots of trust, and JTAG/UART lockdown.
 * Assess and test factory environments across OT networks, firmware, hardware, and third-party manufacturing partners.
 * Protect against supply chain compromise, tampering, IP theft, insider threats, and cyber-physical attacks.
 * Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Security, and external government/defense stakeholders.