Tooling Engineer

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America. By combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing, we help aerospace and defense companies build rockets, satellites, aircraft, ships, and other mission-critical systems up to 10x faster and at significantly lower cost. Following our $1.37B Series D at a $7.87B valuation, Hadrian is rapidly expanding our manufacturing footprint, launching new capabilities across welding, casting, forging, electronics, additive manufacturing, and more, while scaling our Factory-as-a-Service platform to transform how critical products are built.

About the role

You will be a founding member of Hadrian’s new Special Projects division, collaborating directly with the CEO and engineering leadership. This division is responsible for focusing on ambitious R&D projects and serving as engineering experts on new business opportunities. This foundational role centers on the design, development, and implementation of precision tooling systems that support efficient, high-quality, large-scale manufacturing. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to create innovative tooling solutions for large parts and assemblies, with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. You will play a key role in supporting new production capabilities by contributing hands-on technical work and strategic input.

Responsibilities

• Design structural and mechanical tooling to support large components and assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to build, source, and implement tooling systems.
• Work with technicians and manufacturing teams to ensure proper installation and use of tooling.
• Support testing, validation, and continuous improvement of tooling across the production lifecycle.
• Provide clear documentation, technical guidance, and support for internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and how tooling supports quality and production efficiency.
• Experience in designing tooling systems for complex or large-scale parts and assemblies, such as machining or welding.
• Ability to contribute to both prototyping and continuous improvement efforts.
• Demonstrated ability to perform FEA and static analysis to validate tooling under real-world conditions with proficiency in 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or ANSYS).
• Knowledge of material selection and fabrication techniques suitable for high-load or high-temperature environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aerospace, Physics, or a related STEM field.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments with evolving priorities.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and automation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
• 401k
• 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.