Additive Manufacturing Engineering Specialist
About the role
Hadrian - Manufacturing the Future 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. Join Us in Advancing Additive Manufacturing We are building next-generation additive manufacturing (AM) systems by integrating materials science, process physics, and digital workflows into a unified production environment. From feedstock development and build preparation through printing, post-processing, and validation, we treat AM as a fully coupled thermal, mechanical, and materials system. We are solving complex challenges in distortion control, material properties, multi-material integration, and production scalability. This requires engineers with deep expertise across AM processes, materials, and qualification frameworks. This is a general opportunity to engage additive manufacturing engineers with specialized experience across key process areas. Core Specialty Areas AM Materials & Feedstock: Metals (Ti-6Al-4V, Inconel 625/718, Scalmalloy, CuNi30, CP1), polymers, photopolymers, multi-material systems, feedstock development and qualification Process Development & Build Strategy: AM build preparation, laser path generation, parameter development, distortion compensation, process robustness Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM): Topology optimization, support strategies, tooling design Process Monitoring & Control: In-situ monitoring, closed-loop control systems, defect detection Post-Processing & Finishing: Heat treatment, machining, surface finishing, post-process development Testing & Material Characterization: Tensile and fatigue testing, chemical analysis, microstructural (micrographic) analysis, powder characterization Inspection & Validation: 3D scanning, CT scanning, advanced NDE and defect characterization Data & Material Systems: Material property development, database creation, qualification frameworks What You’ll Do Develop, qualify, and scale additive manufacturing processes for performance, repeatability, and production readiness Control critical variables (energy input, scan strategy, thermal gradients, material behavior) to ensure part integrity Partner with design, materials, and manufacturing teams to implement robust AM production systems Lead root cause analysis for defects such as porosity, cracking, distortion, and anisotropic behavior Build and maintain process standards, material databases, and qualification documentation What We’re Looking For Degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent hands-on AM experience Demonstrated expertise in additive manufacturing processes, materials, or qualification Strong understanding of thermal processes, microstructure evolution, and material properties in AM Ability to interpret complex geometries, drawings, and performance requirements Experience in production or R&D environments focused on process control and validation What Will Set You Apart Experience across the full AM lifecycle (design → build → post-process → inspection → qualification) Deep expertise in metal AM systems (LPBF, DED) or advanced polymer AM Familiarity with multi-material printing and advanced process control systems Experience in aerospace, defense, or other high-performance applications 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 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. Learn more about the ITAR here . Hadrian Is An Equal Opportunity Employer It is the Company’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race inclusive of traits historically associated with race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles, such as braids, locks and twists), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin (including, in California, possession of a drivers license), ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, height or weight, medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, exercise of reproductive rights, any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws, or any combination of the above characteristics. When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.