Materials Lab Technician, Special Projects

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. The Role: Hadrian is developing autonomous factories to support the defense industrial base. The Materials Lab Technician supports metallurgical analysis, material testing, and process validation for components produced in Hadrian’s manufacturing environment. This role performs laboratory testing, prepares metallographic samples, and documents material results to help ensure components meet engineering specifications and applicable industry standards. The position works closely with Materials & Process Engineers, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to support material verification and process validation activities. Prepare metallographic samples, including cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching for material analysis Perform laboratory testing such as hardness testing and microstructural evaluation using microscopy and other inspection tools Conduct material verification against engineering drawings, specifications, and applicable standards Document test procedures, results, and observations in accordance with internal quality and laboratory practices Assist with material investigations, failure analysis activities, and validation of manufacturing processes such as heat treatment What We’re Looking For (job requirements): Associate’s degree or technical certification in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Manufacturing Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience 2+ years of experience in a materials testing laboratory, quality laboratory, or metallurgical testing environment Experience preparing metallographic samples and performing related laboratory procedures Familiarity with hardness testing methods such as Rockwell, Vickers, or Brinell Ability to read engineering drawings, material specifications, and follow documented laboratory procedures What Will Set You Apart (preferred qualifications): Experience working in aerospace, maritime, defense, automotive, or other precision manufacturing environments Familiarity with aerospace material standards such as AMS, ASTM, or related specifications Experience supporting failure analysis investigations or mechanical property testing such as tensile testing Experience working in quality-regulated environments or with laboratory documentation systems (e.g., ERP, MES, or digital quality systems) Compensation For this role, the target range is $30-45$ an hour (actual range may vary based on experience). This is the lowest to highest range we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. 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.