CNC Controls 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.

Backed by leading investors including JPMorgan Chase, Valor Equity Partners, Andreessen Horowitz, Founders Fund, 137 Ventures, Lux Capital, T. Rowe Price, and Morgan Stanley, we’re building the future of American manufacturing—and looking for exceptional people to help make it happen.

If you’re ready to take on the most challenging and rewarding work of your career while helping create American manufacturing jobs for generations to come, you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

The Role

Hadrian's Controls Engineering team develops 0-1 automation solutions to supercharge the efficiency and capabilities of our CNC machines. The team focuses on developing novel solutions for automated probing validation, machine calibration, in-process control, tool laser measurement, breakage detection, tool life, offsets, and origins.

We are looking for a Controls Engineer to execute our Machining roadmap to scale Hadrian to be multi-factory across the US. You will work closely with Applications Engineering, CAM Operations, Software Engineering, and Robotics to push the boundaries of machining at scale and we are looking to add a curious and self-motivated expert to join our already world class team.

What You’ll Do

• Universal Controller Interface – Develop a universal controller interface for CNC machines to streamline operations and ensure interoperability across diverse machining platforms.

• Inspection and Process Control – Utilize spindle probing to revolutionize inspection and process control, enhancing precision and efficiency.

• Integrated Feedback Loop – Innovate an integrated CMM<>CNC feedback loop, bridging the gap between measurement and control in machining processes.

• Operator Enablement - Develop systems that empower operators in advanced machine control, minimizing human and lowering the barrier to entry for CNC manufacturing

• Process Development - Support cross-functional teams by engineering processes that expand and enhance on-machine capabilities.

What We’re Looking For

• Macro Programming – Experience writing macros for in either Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain

• CNC Machine Operation – Ability to run and operate CNC machines including part setup, tool loading, tool offsets, spindle probing

• Software – Experience coding with an understanding of software principles, including Python, data structures, version control (e.g. GitHub), and testing.

• Communication – Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.

• Machining Knowledge – Has applicable experience with a variety of machine types (mills, lathes), materials (alum, stainless, hard metals), tooling application, workholding, and fixture design.

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience with PLC programing, 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, and the ability to bridge hardware and software disciplines.

Compensation

For this role, the target salary range is $130,000 - $220,000 (actual range may vary based on experience). 

This is the lowest to highest salary 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.

• 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

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.

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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.