Corporate Development Associate

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to strategic project work spanning transactions, capital markets activities, market research, new business model evaluations, and other business critical initiatives
• Create and maintain dynamic financial models and analyses
• Create high-quality Exec and Board-facing presentations
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams, including Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure alignment on financial goals and performance

What We’re Looking For

• 2-3+ years of experience across strategic finance, venture capital, private / growth equity, private credit, investment banking, management consulting, strategic finance, corporate development, and/or strategy & operations
• Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, including experience building complex financial models from scratch
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• High level of ownership and curiosity; thrives in fast-moving, scrappy environments

Compensation

The target salary range for this role is $130,000 - $150,000 (actual range may vary based on experience).

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401(k)
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

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.

About the Role

The Finance Team operates across corporate development, capital markets, M&A, and investor strategy, applying financial and strategic rigor to initiatives that shape Hadrian’s growth. As a Corporate Development Associate, you will operate at the center of our most critical decisions. You’ll help evaluate new business models, partnerships, and acquisitions; build the financial frameworks that guide executive and board discussions; and help craft the narratives we share with investors and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience working in aerospace and defense, scaling manufacturing or hardware-focused company

Experience with project finance, capital project and infrastructure financial analysis, and large-scale, high dollar investment projects

Background in M&A due diligence, transaction structuring, and financial modeling

Working knowledge of government contracting processes and procedures

Qualifications

Experience with a variety of deal structures, including M&A, carve-outs, equity investments, and joint ventures

Schedule

Full-time

Pay

$130,000 - $150,000 (target salary range)