Full-Time

Controls Engineer

Updated on 12/20/2024

Hadrian

Hadrian

51-200 employees

Automated factories for precision metal components

Industrial & Manufacturing
Defense

Compensation Overview

$100k - $200kAnnually

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Relocation stipend if you're moving from outside of LA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • Experience writing macros for Fanuc and/or Heidenhain
  • Ability to run and operate CNC machines including part setup, tool loading, tool offsets, spindle probing
  • Experience with coding and has a grasp of computer programming fundamentals
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Has applicable experience with a variety of machine types (mills, lathes), materials (alum, stainless, hard metals), tooling application, workholding, and fixture design
  • Experience with PLC programming, software engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or robotics
  • Experience with hyperMILL, Heidenhain, Fanuc, NX, machining Inconel or Titanium, macro programming
  • Strongly admired skills - System design, mechanical design, operational experience
  • 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.
Responsibilities
  • Invent a universal controller interface for CNC machines to streamline operations and ensure interoperability across diverse machining platforms.
  • Utilize spindle probing to revolutionize inspection and process control, enhancing precision and efficiency.
  • Develop an adaptable multi-part programming solution to facilitate streamlined operations and flexibility.
  • Lead initiatives in automatic machine calibration, pushing the boundaries of operational excellence.
  • Innovate an integrated CMM<>CNC feedback loop, bridging the gap between measurement and control in machining processes.

Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts significantly faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops, delivering flight-grade components in 5-21 days based on complexity. The manufacturing process is enhanced through advanced scheduling and capacity management, allowing for real-time visibility of production and inspection results. Unlike competitors, Hadrian focuses on automation to address the bottleneck in production capacity, partnering with customers to improve their product introduction and throughput. The goal is to streamline the supply chain and enhance the efficiency of producing rockets, satellites, jets, and drones.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

$224.3M

Headquarters

Torrance, California

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

30%

1 year growth

64%

2 year growth

179%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.
  • U.S. government's investment in defense tech could lead to more contracts for Hadrian.
  • Reshoring manufacturing to the U.S. benefits Hadrian's domestic factory model.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.
  • Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risk if future rounds fall short.
  • Rapid tech advancements could render Hadrian's current technology obsolete if not updated.

What makes Hadrian unique

  • Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.
  • The company offers real-time visibility and advanced scheduling for on-time delivery.
  • Hadrian's factories deliver flight-grade parts 10 times faster and at half the cost.

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Benefits

Substantial equity grants

Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance

Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA

Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors

If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise