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.
We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to support the Chief of Staff, External Affairs. This role requires a collaborative team player with strong judgment and attention to detail. You will be embedded in the daily operations of the Chief of Staff, supporting core business priorities while providing occasional personal support when needed. The role involves managing a complex scope of responsibilities while maintaining a calm and steady presence in a fast-paced environment. Experience on Capitol Hill or in a legislative environment preferred.
What You’ll Do
Manage complex scheduling across internal and external stakeholders
Handle all travel logistics as needed for hybrid travel schedules and external offsites
Act as gatekeeper and facilitator: triaging incoming requests and communications
Prepare materials such as presentations, reports, and internal communications
Coordinate domestic and international travel logistics
Own internal meeting prep, agendas, and post-meeting follow-ups
Help organize and execute events for executive and external onsite meetings
Assist with personal tasks on occasion to support executive bandwidth
Take on special projects and process improvement initiatives that increase leadership productivity
Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and make judgment calls in ambiguous situations
What We’re Looking For
5–7+ years of experience supporting senior executives
High agency and self-starting; enthusiastic about tackling novel and evolving challenges
Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
Excellent judgment and discretion; comfortable handling sensitive and confidential materials
Skilled at anticipating needs before they arise and proactively solving problems
Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
Able to juggle multiple projects without letting anything slip through the cracks
Proficient with tools like Microsoft Office Suite, Confluence, and modern productivity software
Experience developing and managing document and records systems is a strong plus
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.
Skills Required
- 5-7+ years of experience supporting senior executives
- Experience on Capitol Hill or in a legislative environment
- High agency and self-starting attitude
- Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Excellent judgment and discretion; comfortable handling sensitive and confidential materials
- Skilled at anticipating needs and proactively solving problems
- Strong sense of ownership and responsibility
- Ability to juggle multiple projects without letting tasks slip
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Confluence, and modern productivity software
- Experience developing and managing document and records systems
- Must meet ITAR eligibility (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible for required authorizations)
Hadrian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hadrian and has not been reviewed or approved by Hadrian.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Public postings list clear ranges for roles such as Infrastructure Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, and Assistant Controller, and recent software‑engineering offers cluster in the mid‑to‑high six figures. Comments like “the pay is great” appear alongside these signals, pointing to competitive pay for many technical roles.
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Healthcare Strength — Job listings and company profiles consistently cite medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with several roles specifying 100% employer‑paid “platinum” coverage for employees. This points to strong core health benefits for many positions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Built In and multiple postings reference generous or flexible PTO and paid holidays. Such time‑off policies are positioned as part of the standard package across sites.
Hadrian Insights
What We Do
We recently raised $260 million dollar Series C to accelerate this mission. We are excited to be launching a new Factory in Mesa, Arizona, a 270,000 square foot facility that will create 350 new jobs immediately. We are opening a new headquarters to support thousands of future hires, launching Hadrian Maritime to serve naval production, and introducing a Factory-as-a-Service model that delivers complete systems instead of individual parts. Hadrian works with startups, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and major defense contractors across space, shipbuilding, and aviation to scale production, reduce costs, and accelerate delivery on mission-critical programs. We are backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz. Our fast-growing team is united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing for the 21st century and beyond!
Why Work With Us
Hadrian is building a series of highly automated precision component factories across the US to enable Space & Defense manufacturers get parts 10x faster and halve the cost of making Rockets, Satellites, Jets & Drones.
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